N8100-1061F/1062F/1063F/1100F/1125F/1126F NEC Express5800/120Rh-2 User's Guide 5th Edition 5-2006 ONL-4133eN-120Rh2-100-99-0604
PROPRIETARY NOTICE AND LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The information disclosed in this document, including all designs and related materials, is the valuable property of NEC Corporation (NEC) and /or its licensors. NEC and/or its licensors, as appropriate, reserve all patent, copyright and other proprietary rights to this document, including all design, manufacturing, reproduction, use, and sales rights thereto, except to the extent said rights are expressly granted to others.
Keep this User's Guide at hand for quick reference at anytime necessary. SAFETY INDICATIONS Follow the instructions in this User's Guide for your safety to use the server. The server contains components with possible danger, hazards that may cause by ignoring warnings, and preventive actions against such hazards. Server components with possible danger are indicated with a warning label placed on or around them as well as described in this User's Guide.
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS USER'S GUIDE AND WARNING LABELS Attentions Indicates that improper use may cause an electric shock. Indicates that improper use may cause personal injury. Indicates that improper use may cause fingers to be caught. Indicates that improper use may cause fumes or fire. Indicates a general notice or warning that cannot be specifically identified. Indicates that improper use may cause loss of eyesight due to laser beam.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Trademarks NEC DianaScope, NEC ESMPRO and NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are trademarks of NEC Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Intel, Pentium, and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Datalight is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc. ROM-DOS is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.
i PREFACE Welcome to the NEC Express5800/120Rh-2 server. The NEC Express5800 server holds powerful performance and employs the latest technology to implement a computer for the next generation. With its potential capabilities, the server may be used as the workstation PC that configures a client-server system and provides high-speed processing and superior reliability. Read this User's Guide thoroughly to fully understand handling of the server and appreciate its functions to the maximum extent.
ii ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This User's Guide is a guide for proper setup and use of the server. This User's Guide also covers useful procedures for dealing with difficulties and problems that may arise during setup or operation of the server. Keep this manual for future use. The following describes how to proceed with this User's Guide.
iii Appendix C IRQ and I/O Port Address provides a list of factory-set IRQs and I/O port addresses assigned. Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions without using Express Setup. Using the Express Setup tool is recommended for installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. See Chapter 5 for details. Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 describes how to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup.
iv CONTENTS Preface ..............................................................................................................................................i About This User's Guide..................................................................................................................ii In the Package................................................................................................................................ iii Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server .......................
v System Board Features ...............................................................................................................2-18 Processor ................................................................................................................................2-18 Memory ..................................................................................................................................2-18 PCI Riser Slots ......................................................................
vi Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server .............................................................................. 4-1 System BIOS (SETUP)................................................................................................................ 4-1 Starting SETUP Utility ............................................................................................................ 4-2 Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage ....................................................................
vii Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities ....................................................................... 6-1 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER...........................................................................................................6-2 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console.............................................6-4 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console ..........................................6-9 Starting .....................................................
viii Problems with Configuration Diskette Creator ..................................................................... 8-26 Problems with Disk Array Configuration .............................................................................. 8-26 Collecting Event Log ................................................................................................................. 8-27 Collecting Configuration Information.......................................................................................
ix Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions........................................D-1 Before Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.................................................................D-1 Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER......................................................D-1 Updating System .....................................................................................................................
x Driver Installation and Advanced Settings................................................................................. E-15 PROSet .................................................................................................................................. E-15 Network Driver...................................................................................................................... E-16 Re-install the Network Driver ......................................................................
Chapter 1 Notes on Using Your Server This chapter includes information necessary for proper and safe operation of the server.
1-2 Notes on Using Your Server WARNING LABELS The warning label is attached to components with possible danger or their vicinity in your server to inform the user that a hazardous situation may arise when operating the server. (Do not intentionally remove or damage any of the labels.) If you find any labels totally/partially removed or illegible due to damage, contact your service representative.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-3 SAFETY NOTES This section provides notes on using the server safely. Read this section carefully to ensure proper and safe use of the server. For symbols, see "SAFETY INDICATIONS" provided earlier. General WARNING Do not use the server for services where critical high availability may directly affect human lives.
1-4 Notes on Using Your Server CAUTION Keep water or foreign matter away from the server. Do not let any form of liquid (water etc.) or foreign matter (e.g., pins or paper clips) enter the server. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock, a fire, or a failure of the server. When such things accidentally enter the server, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Do not disassemble the server. Contact your service representative.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-5 Power Supply and Power Cord Use WARNING Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not disconnect/connect the plug while your hands are wet. Failure to follow this warning may cause an electric shock. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. Never connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. may cause a gas explosion. Failure to follow this warning CAUTION Plug in to a proper power source. Use a proper wall outlet.
1-6 Notes on Using Your Server Rack CAUTION Do not carry or install the server only by a single person. More than one person is required to carry or install the rack. Failure to follow this instruction may cause the rack to fall to result in personal injury and/or breakages of surrounding devices. In particular, a high rack (such as 44U rack) is unstable if it is not fixed by stabilizers. More than one person must always carry or install the rack while they support it.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-7 Installation, Relocation, Storage, and Connection WARNING Disconnect the power cord(s) before installing or removing the server. Make sure to power off the server and disconnect the power cord(s) from a power outlet before installing/removing the server. All voltage is removed only when the power cords are unplugged. CAUTION Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself. The server weighs max. 30 kg (depending on its hardware configuration).
1-8 Notes on Using Your Server CAUTION Do not connect any interface cable with the power cord of the server plugged to a power source. Make sure to power off the server and unplug the power cord from a power outlet before installing/removing any optional internal device or connecting/disconnecting any interface cable to/from the server.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-9 Cleaning and Working with Internal Devices WARNING Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Never attempt to disassemble, repair, or alter the server on any occasion other than described in this User's Guide. Failure to follow this instruction may cause an electric shock or fire as well as malfunctions of the server. Do not look into the CD-ROM drive. A laser beam is used in the CD-ROM drive.
1-10 Notes on Using Your Server During Operation CAUTION Do not pull out or remove the server from the rack unnecessarily. Do not pull out or remove the server from the rack unnecessarily. Pulling out or removing the server from the rack may cause not only the server to operate incorrectly but also the server to fall on people to make them injured. Stay away from the fan. Keep your hand or hair away from the cooling fan on the rear of the server.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-11 FOR PROPER OPERATION Observe the following notes for successful operation of the server. notes will cause malfunctions or failures of the server. Use of the server ignoring the Install the rack assembly in a place that meets requirements for successful operation. For details, see Chapter 3, "Setting Up Your Server." The server is intended for installation in a Restricted Access Location, mounted above a non-combustible material.
1-12 Notes on Using Your Server Store the unit under the storage condition (temperature: –10°C - 55°C, humidity: 20% 80%, without condensation) to allow built-in devices and the unit to operate correctly in the next operation. Make sure to use optional devices supported by the server. Some non-supported devices may be physically installed/connected but cause failures of the server as well as a malfunction of the server. NEC recommends you use NEC's genuine products.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-13 TRANSFER TO THIRD PARTY The following must be observed when you transfer (or sell) the server or software provided with the server to a third party: Server Hardware Make sure to provide this User's Guide along with the server to a third party.
1-14 Notes on Using Your Server DISPOSAL AND CONSUMABLES Dispose the server, all the internal devices, floppy disks, and CD-ROMs according to all national laws and regulations. IMPORTANT: For disposal (or replacement) of the battery on the mother board of the server, consult with your service representative.
Notes on Using Your Server 1-15 USER SUPPORT Before Asking for Repair, do the following when the server appears to fail: 1. Check if the power cord and the cables to other devices are properly connected. 2. See Chapter 8 to find if your problem fits the description. If it does, take the recommended measure for it. 3. Check if the software required for operation of the server is properly installed.
1-16 Notes on Using Your Server Advice for Health The longer you keep using the computer equipment, the more you become tired, which may cause disorders of your body. When you use a computer, observe the following to keep yourself from getting tired: Good Working Posture You have good posture if the following are satisfied when you use a computer: • You sit on a chair with your back straight. • Your hands are parallel with the floor when you put them on the keyboard.
Chapter 2 General Description This chapter provides information that you should be familiar with before using the server. It includes names and functions of the components and features of the server. OVERVIEW Your server is a modular, multiprocessing server based on the Intel Xeon microprocessor. It is a solid performer and offers the latest technology. The combination of compute performance, memory capacity, and integrated I/O provides a high performance environment for many server market applications.
2-2 General Description External View 2 1 7 6 1 Drive cover 2 Logic cover 3 Switches, indicators, and front I/Os 4 Optical disk drive (CD-ROM drive) 5 Floppy disk drive 6 Backup file device bay 7 SCSI hot-plug hard disk drive bay 5 4 3
General Description 2-3 Front View with Front Bezel Closed The following figure shows the location of the front system features. 7 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ID 3 4-1 4-2 6 5 2 Front bezel The front bezel is a cover protecting the front devices during daily operation. A security key is provided to lock the cover. Key slot Insert the security key into this slot when unlocking the front bezel. STATUS LED (green/amber) (on the front panel) This LED indicates the server status.
2-4 General Description Front View with Front Bezel Removed 14 11 14 12 13 14 2 3-0 3-1 3-2 4 3-3 3-4 3-5 5 6-1 6-2 6-3 2 1 1 10-1 10-2 10-3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 7 Captive thumb screws (1 at the right and left each) The screws secure the server to the rack. Handles (1 at the right and left each) Hold the handles when dismounting/mounting the server from/in the rack. Hard disk drive bays Mount hard disk drives in the bays.
General Description 2-5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Serial port B (COM B) connector Used to communicate with the remote console via direct connection. Backup device bay Mount an optional DAT or AIT drive in this bay. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive This drive reads/writes data from/to the 3.5-inch floppy disk. 10-1 Disk access LED 10-2 Disk slot 10-3 Eject button UID (Unit ID) switch Press this switch to turn on/off the UID LEDs on the front and rear panels of the server. Pressing the switch once turns on the LEDs.
2-6 General Description Rear View 1 15 2 14-2 14-1 13 12 11 10 16 17-1 18 16 17-2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 4 9 8 7 6 5 18 Low-profile PCI board extension slots Mount PCI boards of the low-profile type into the slots. The slots are called 3C, 2C, and 1C from top. Captive thumbscrew Secure the logic cover. Full-height PCI board extension slots Mount PCI boards of the full-height type in the slots. The slots are called 3B, 2B, and 1B from top.
General Description 2-7 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 UID (Unit ID) switch Press this switch to turn on/off the UID LEDs on the front and rear panels of the server. Pressing the switch once turns on the LEDs. Pressing it again turns them off. DUMP switch Press this switch to dump memory. Serial port A (COM A) connector Connect device having a serial interface to this connector. Use COM B connector to communicate with the remote console. A leased line cannot be connected directly to this connector.
2-8 General Description Internal View 1 2-1 2-2 3 4 13-1 5 13-2 6 13-3 7 13-4 8 FRONT REAR 12 1 SCSI backplane 2 Cooling fans 2-1: FAN1 2-2: FAN2 2-4 2-3 11 10 2-3: FAN3 2-4: FAN4 3 Support arm 4 Power supply unit 5 Remote management card 6 Mother board 7 Riser card 8 Chassis intrusion switch 9 DIMM (Two DIMMs are mounted as standard in slots #7 and #8.
General Description 2-9 Mother Board 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 13-1 9 13-2 FRONT REAR 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 10 Main power connector Lithium battery CMOS clear jumper switch Hard disk drive access LED pin header (Connect the LED relay cable of an additional SCSI/RAID controller.
2-10 General Description STATUS INDICATORS This section explains the indication and meanings of the server LEDs. POWER LED ( ) The green POWER LED lights to indicate normal operation while the server is powered. When the server is off-powered, the POWER LED stays unlit. The POWER LED indicates that the server is running in the power-saving mode (sleep mode).
General Description 2-11 STATUS LED indication On (green) Flashing (green) Description Procedure The server is operating normally. • The server is operating with the memory, CPU in degraded state. – Check the AC POWER LED indication on the rear panel of the server. Identify the device in degraded state by using the BIOS setup utility "SETUP," and replace it as soon as possible. – Wait for a while. The STATUS LED turns green when POST is completed. Turn the power off and then turn it on.
2-12 General Description DISK ACCESS LED ( ) The DISK ACCESS LED indicates the status of the hard disk drive mounted in the 3.5-inch disk bay. The LED turns green each time access is made to the hard disk drive. When the DISK ACCESS LED turns amber, it indicates that a hard disk drive failure has occurred. Check the hard disk drive LED for the status of the failing hard disk drive.
General Description 2-13 Hard Disk Drive LED The disk LED mounted in the 3.5-inch disk bay indicates the following depending on the status: LED Flashing (green) The LED indicates that the hard disk drive is accessed. On (amber) The LED indicates a failure of a hard disk drive mounted in disk array configuration. NOTE: Even if one of the hard disk drives fails in disk array configuration (RAID1 or RAID5), the server can continue operation.
2-14 General Description LAN Connector LEDs There are two LEDs for each of the two LAN ports (connectors) on the rear panel. Speed LEDs LINK/ACT LEDs LINK/ACT LED Each LINK/ACT LED indicates the status of the standard network port of the server. While power is supplied to the server and HUB and the connection is correct, the LED is on (green). The LED turns green and flashes while the network port is transmitting/receiving data.
General Description 2-15 AC POWER LED There is an AC POWER LED for the power supply unit on the rear. The LED turns green and flashes when the power supply unit receives AC power from the power cord, which is connected to the AC inlet. The LED turns green when the server power switch is turned on. If the LED does not go on when the server power switch is turned on or if it turns or blinks amber, the power supply unit is probably faulty.
2-16 General Description STANDARD FEATURES High performance Intel Xeon Processor (3.20DGHz / 3.20GHz / 3.40GHz / 3.60GHz / 3.
General Description 2-17 Power Supplies The power supply consists of the power supply bay and one power supply module. A second power supply module can be purchased to provide a redundant, 1+1 system. With either configuration, the power supply provides 600 watts of power and is designed to minimize EMI. The power subsystem supports implementation of remote management features including remote enable that permits power to be activated from a variety of sources.
2-18 General Description SAF-TE LOGIC NOTE: SAF-TE Logic is in systems that include the hot-swap SCSI disk drive cage. SAF-TE Logic is not available in systems that include the standard SCSI disk drive cage. The SCSI backplane includes SAF-TE (SCSI Accessed Fault Tolerant Enclosure) logic that provides an interface to the disk subsystem that supports status signals, hot swapping drives, and enclosure monitoring.
General Description 2-19 PCI Riser Slots The mother board has two PCI riser slots.
2-20 General Description Network Controller NOTE: To ensure EMC product regulation compliance, the system must be used with a shielded LAN cable. The mother board uses a dual-channel Ethernet Controller and supports 10Base-T/100BaseTX/1000Base-T network subsystems. The network controller supports the following features: 64-bit, 100 MHz PCI-X interface Integrated IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T compatible PHY IEEE 820.
General Description 2-21 Remote Management Card (RMC) Server management is concentrated in the Remote Management Card (RMC). The RMC and associated circuitry are powered from a 5Vdc standby voltage, which remains active when system power is switched off, but the ac power source is still on and connected. The RMC supports the NEC DianaScope, which allows remote server management through networks.
2-22 General Description DEGRADATION FEATURE The degradation feature automatically isolates a failed DIMM or processor to assure continuous operation of the server when the POST (Power On Self-Test, self-diagnosis program after power on) detects such a DIMM or processor. NOTE: The degradation feature is only available when at least two DIMMs or processors are installed. Failed DIMMs and processors may be identified on the screen that the POST displays, or with the BIOS setup utility of the server, "SETUP.
General Description 2-23 SYSTEM SECURITY To help prevent unauthorized entry or use of the system, the system includes a full lockable front bezel and Server Management software that monitors the front bezel intrusion switch. Security with Mechanical Locks and Monitoring To unlock the bezel, insert the key in the lock and turn the lock counterclockwise until it stops (about a quarter turn). The bezel is now unlocked and can be opened again. To lock the bezel, insert the key in the lock.
2-24 General Description Using Passwords You can set either the user password, the supervisor password, or both passwords. If only the user password is set, you: Must enter the user password to enter BIOS Setup. Must enter the user password to boot the server if Password on Boot is enabled in the BIOS Setup. Must enter the user password to exit secure mode. If only the supervisor password is set, you: Must enter the supervisor password to enter BIOS Setup.
General Description 2-25 Summary of Software Security Features The table below lists the software security features and describes what protection each offers. In general, to enable or set the features listed here, you must run the BIOS Setup and go to the Security Subsystem Group, menu. The table also refers to the Setup utility. Software Security Features Feature Secure mode Description How to enter secure mode: • Setting and enabling passwords automatically places the system in secure mode.
2-26 General Description Feature Control access to the system other than BIOS Setup: set user password Description To control access to using the system, set a user password and enable it through Setup. To disable a password, change it to a blank entry in the Change Password menu of the User Password Option menu found in the Security Subsystem Group. To clear the password if you cannot access Setup, change the Clear Password jumper (see Chapter 4).
General Description 2-27 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The CD-ROM that comes with the server contains a setup utility called "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER." The major functions of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are: To install the Operating System. "Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. (See Chapter 5) To diagnose the system. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER includes the System Diagnostics to check your server. (See Chapter 6) To create a support disk.
2-28 General Description NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO is server management software that runs on the OS. The NEC ESMPRO includes the NEC ESMPRO Manager for the server monitoring terminal and the NEC ESMPRO Agent for the server. NOTE: For details of major functions of the NEC ESMPRO, system configuration and setups with the NEC ESMPRO, see Chapter 6. Available functions of the NEC ESMPRO depend on the OS you install. Ask your service representative for details.
General Description 2-29 USING YOUR SERVER This section describes basic operations of the server including how to use devices such as the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM drive. See Appendix B for notes on using the floppy disk, CD-ROM, and accessories including the keyboard and the mouse. Front Bezel Remove the front bezel to power on/off the server, to access the floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive, and a removable media device, and to install/remove hard disk drives to the 3.5-inch disk bays.
2-30 General Description 3. Slide the front bezel to the left a little to remove the tab from the frame and then remove the front bezel from the server. To install the front bezel, latch the tab at the left side of the front bezel on the server frame. After the installation, lock the front bezel by using the key for security.
General Description 2-31 POWER Switch Use the POWER switch to turn on/off the server. Power On Press the POWER switch on the front of the computer chassis. The POWER LED lights in green. POWER LED IMPORTANT: If the power cord is connected to a power control device such as a UPS (Uninterruptive Power Supply), make sure that the power control device is powered. The server management logic on your system board monitors and logs system voltage changes.
2-32 General Description POST POST (Power On Self-Test) is the self-diagnostic program stored in the system memory. When you power on the server, the system automatically runs POST to check the mother board, ECC memory module, CPU module, keyboard, and mouse. POST also displays messages of the BIOS setup utility, such as the start-up message, while in progress. With the factory setup of the server, the NEC logo appears on the display unit while POST is in progress.
General Description 2-33 POST Execution Flow The following describes the progress of POST in the chronological order. IMPORTANT: Do not make key entries or perform mouse operations while POST is in progress. Some system configurations may display the message "Press Any Key" to prompt a key entry. This message is driven by BIOS of an installed optional board. Make sure to read the manual that comes with the optional board before any key entry.
2-34 General Description 4. POST displays SCSI ID numbers used by the connected SCSI devices on the screen. 5. After a few seconds, POST displays the following message prompting you to launch the BIOS setup utility, SETUP, stored in the system memory of the server. This message appears at bottom left on the screen. Press to enter SETUP Launch the BIOS setup utility when you need to change the settings to meet the requirements for the server.
General Description 2-35 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. See Chapter 8 for POST error codes. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance. Power Off Follow the procedure below to power off the server.
2-36 General Description Identification of Servers (UID Switch) An "UID (Unit ID) LED" is provided on the front panel and rear panel. If more than one server is mounted in a single rack, the LED identifies the server you are going to maintain. The UID LED goes on when the UID (Unit ID) switch on the front panel is pressed. It goes off when the switch is pressed again. Maintenance from the rear of the rack has to be carried out in a dark, narrow space.
General Description 2-37 Floppy Disk Drive The server is provided with the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive on its front to write/read data to/from a floppy disk. The server supports the following 3.5-inch floppy disks: 2HD floppy disk (double-sided high-density track type) Stores data of 1.44MB. 2DD floppy disk (double-sided double-density track type) Store data of 720KB. Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER LED is lit) before inserting a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
2-38 General Description NOTE: Use of the floppy disk The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use it: Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it goes. Attach the label to the correct position. Do not write anything directly onto the disk surface with a pencil or ball-point pen. Do not open the shutter. Do not use the floppy disk in a dusty place.
General Description 2-39 CD-ROM Drive The server is provided with the CD-ROM drive on its front to read data from a CD-ROM (read-only compact disk). The CD-ROM provides larger and faster data read than the floppy disk. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not leave the tray ejected from the CD-ROM drive.
2-40 General Description 5. As shown in the figure below, hold the tray with a hand and press the CD-ROM with fingers of another hand to make the hole of the CD-ROM fit to the rotor at the center of the tray. Rotor Press this part of CD-ROM. 6. Push the front of the tray lightly to retract it into the drive. IMPORTANT: If a noisy sound in driving the CD-ROM drive occurs after setting a CD-ROM, set it again correctly.
General Description 2-41 After taking out the CD-ROM, return the tray into the drive. When you fail to eject the CD-ROM tray with the Eject button and take out the CD-ROM from the server, follow the procedure below. Emergency hole 1. Press the POWER switch to power off the server. (The POWER LED goes off.) 2. Insert a metal pin of approximately 1.
2-42 General Description NOTE: Use of the CD-ROM Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD-ROM for the server: For the disk which does not conform to the CD standard, the playback of such a disk with the CD drive is not guaranteed. Do not drop the CD-ROM. Do not place anything on the CD-ROM or bend the CD-ROM. Do not attach any label onto the CD-ROM. Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with your hand.
Chapter 3 Setting Up Your Server This chapter describes how to set up the server appropriate for your system, on a step-by-step basis.
3-2 Setting Up Your Server SETUP FLOW Follow the flowchart below to set up the server. Selecting the server site Select a suitable site for the server. Assemble the 19-inch rack assembly. Unpacking the system Unpack the server and accessories from the chipping carton box. Installing the server Install the server into the rack assembly. Connecting peripheral devices Connect peripheral devices to the server. Connecting the power cord Connect the power cord to the server.
Setting Up Your Server 3-3 SELECTING SERVER SITE To use the server, install it on a standard EIA 19-inch rack assembly. Refer to the documentation attached to the rack or contact your service representative for the installation of the server on the rack. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 13 to 1-8 for details. Do not use the server in any unapproved place.
3-4 Setting Up Your Server Do not install the rack in the places listed below. Installing the rack or mounting the server on the rack in such a place may cause some malfunction to occur.
Setting Up Your Server 3-5 UNPACKING THE SYSTEM When you receive your system, inspect the shipping containers prior to unpacking. If the shipping boxes are damaged, note the damage, and if possible, photograph it for reference. After removing the contents of the containers, keep the cartons and the packing materials. If the contents appear damaged when you unpack the boxes, file a damage claim with the carrier immediately.
3-6 Setting Up Your Server Restricted Access Location The server is intended for installation in a restricted access location, mounted above a noncombustible material. ESD Precaution An electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage disk drives, option boards, and other components. You can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap attached to chassis ground when handling system components. Electronic devices can be easily damaged by static electricity.
Setting Up Your Server 3-7 Installation Procedure for NEC Rack/Third Vendor's Rack This server can be installed in either the NEC rack or a third vendor's rack. Take the following procedure to install the server in the rack: IMPORTANT: When installing the optional cable arm, see the instruction manual provided with the cable arm. Preparation before Installation The slide rail is fixed with the screw to prevent from falling off during transportation.
3-8 Setting Up Your Server Only the inner rails remain screwed to the server when the rail assemblies have been removed. Inner rails IMPORTANT: The removed rail assemblies are to be installed on the inner rails later. To install each rail assembly on the correct inner rail, make a mark on the assemblies. Similarly, when installing more than one server, distinguish between the pairs of inner rails and rail assemblies of the servers by making marks.
Setting Up Your Server 3-9 Installing the Core Nuts Install three core nuts on the front of the rack for each of the right and left sides and also two core nuts on the rear of the rack for each of the right and left sides. Install three core nuts in 1U (the minimum unit of rack height). Three slots (angle holes) are opened per 1U of a rack. Install the core nuts at the three slots. (For any NEC rack, round marks are put in the unit of 1U.
3-10 Setting Up Your Server Installing the Rail Assemblies Make sure of the right side rail assembly or the left one when installing it. See the figure below. Front Rear Left side rail assembly Right side rail assembly 1. Loosen a screw securing the rail assembly. Screws 2. Align the front and rear frames of rail assembly to the location where the core nuts are installed. Locate the rail assembly so that the frame of the rack is located between core nuts and frames of rail assembly.
Setting Up Your Server 3-11 Installing the Server CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. 1. Do not lift the server only by a single person. Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components. Pull out the sliding rails of the right and left rail assemblies until they are locked.
3-12 Setting Up Your Server 2. At least two persons are required to install the server. Securely hold the server and install it in the rack. Firmly fit the inner rails on the sides of the server into the rail assemblies that are installed on the rack, and then slowly push the server into the rack. If the server is locked on its way into the rack, slowly push it in while pressing the release levers on the right and left sides of the server.
Setting Up Your Server 3-13 Securing the Server Captive thumb screws 1. Push the server into the rack as far as it will go. 2. Tighten the right and left captive thumb screws on the front panel to secure the server to the rack. 3. Install the front bezel. This completes the installing of the server.
3-14 Setting Up Your Server Removing the Server from the Rack Assembly The server should be removed from the rack by at least two persons. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. 1. Do not lift the server only by a single person. Do not pinch your finger with mechanical components. Note high temperature.
Setting Up Your Server 5. 3-15 Hold the handle and pull out the server from the rack slowly and carefully. The server clicks to be latched. Captive thumb screws Handles 6. Pull out the server from the rack with the right and left release lever pressed to release the latch. IMPORTANT: Pull out the server slowly holding the bottom of the server by at least two persons. Do not apply any load on the server pulled out from the rack. Doing so may cause personal injury if the server drops.
3-16 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Connect peripheral devices to the server. The server is provided with connectors for wide variety of peripheral devices on its front and rear. The figure on the next page illustrates available peripheral devices for the server in the standard configuration and locations of the connectors for the devices. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Setting Up Your Server Device with the serial interface (e.g., Management PC)*2 B FRONT Hub (multiport repeater) Device with the serial interface*2 Keyboard Mouse USB device *1 *3 1 2 A REAR USB device *1 Display unit *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 Device with the SCSI interface *5 Any USB keyboard and mouse are not supported. A leased line cannot be connected directly to this connector. The console of a management PC can be connected to only serial port B. Use the provided branch cable.
3-18 Setting Up Your Server CONNECTING POWER CORD Connect the provided power cord to the server. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 13 to 1-8 for details. Do not hold the power plug with a wet hand. Do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
Setting Up Your Server 3-19 To connect the power cord from the server to an uninterruptive power supply (UPS), use service outlets on the rear of the UPS. The UPS service outlets are categorized into two groups: SWITCH OUT and UN-SWITCH OUT. (They may be called "OUTPUT1" and "OUTPUT2".) To control power supply with an application (NEC ESMPRO/UPSController) that controls the UPS, connect the power cord to an SWITCH OUT outlet. For constant power supply, connect the power cord to a UN-SWITCH OUT outlet.
3-20 Setting Up Your Server TURNING ON THE SERVER Turn on the server and follow the on-screen instructions for setup. IMPORTANT: Before turning on the server: Some optional boards require setups with the SETUP utility before installation. If the server has a PCI board with the PCI-to-PCI bridge installed, the SETUP utility is enabled to launch. Check on the board specifications to find out whether it requires preinstallation setups before actually installing the board.
Setting Up Your Server POWER LED 3-21 POWER switch The POWER LED on the front of the server comes on. In a few seconds, the NEC logo appears on the screen and the Power On Self-Test (POST) begins. The POST runs automatically when you power on the server or reset it with a keyboard operation (Ctrl + Alt + Delete). The POST runs diagnostics, initializes the server, sets interrupt vectors, detects installed peripheral devices, and boots the operating system (if installed).
3-22 Setting Up Your Server INSTALLING OPERATING SYSTEM See Chapter 5 for installing the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating systems. To install the other operating system listed above, contact your service representative. IMPORTANT: Before installing the operating system, adjust the system date and time by using the BIOS setup utility "SETUP." See the next chapter for detail. INSTALLING UTILITIES Install the utilities that come with the server. See Chapter 6 for details.
Chapter 4 Configuring Your Server Configuration and setup utilities are used to change your system configuration. You can configure your system, as well as option boards you may add to your system, using the BIOS Setup Utility. Several unique system parameters are configured using the BIOS Setup, which is stored in the system FLASH memory. The Adaptec Configuration Utility detects the SCSI host adapters on the system board.
4-2 Configuring Your Server Starting SETUP Utility Powering on the server starts POST (Power On Self-Test) and displays its check results. If the NEC logo is displayed, press Esc. After a few seconds, the following message appears at bottom left on the screen. Press to enter SETUP Press F2 to start the SETUP utility and display its Main menu. If you have previously set a password with the SETUP utility, the password entry screen appears. Enter the password.
Configuring Your Server 4-3 Description on On-Screen Items and Key Usage Use the following keyboard keys to work with the SETUP utility. (Key functions are also listed at the bottom of the screen.) Indicates the current menu. Indicates there are submenus. Online help window Setup item menu* Explanation of key functions menu Parameter (high-lights upon selection) menu * The menus displayed in gray indicates the information only or unchangeable secured by BIOS password.
4-4 Configuring Your Server Menu and Parameter Descriptions The SETUP utility has the following six major menus: Main Advanced Security Server Boot Exit To set minute functions, select a submenu from the above menus. The following describes available functions and parameters, as well as the factory-set, for each menu.
Configuring Your Server 4-5 Main Option System Time System Date Legacy Floppy A Legacy Floppy B Hard Disk Pre-Delay Primary IDE Master/ Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Serial ATA Channel 0 Master Serial ATA Channel 1 Master Processor Settings Language Parameter HH:MM:SS MM/DD/YYYY Disabled 360Kb 51/4 1.2MB 51/4 720Kb 31/2 [1.44/1.25MB 31/2] 2.88MB 31/2 [Disabled] 360Kb 51/4 1.2MB 51/4 720Kb 31/2 1.44/1.25MB 31/2 2.
4-6 Configuring Your Server Primary IDE Master/Primary IDE Slave/Secondary IDE Master/Secondary IDE Slave/Serial ATA Channel 0 Master/ Serial ATA Channel 1 Master Correspondence between the menu items and devices: Primary IDE Master: ATA hard disk drive 1 (option) Primary IDE Slave: ATA hard disk drive 2 (option) Secondary IDE Master: CD-ROM drive (standard) Secondary IDE Slave: None Serial ATA Channel 0 Master: Serial ATA hard disk drive 1 (option) Serial ATA Channel 1 Master:
Configuring Your Server 4-7 Processor Settings Option Processor Retest Parameter [No] Yes Processor Speed nnn GHz Processor 1 CPUID Numeral Disabled Processor 1 L2 Cache nnn KB Processor 2 CPUID Numeral Disabled Processor 2 L2 Cache nnn KB Hyper-Threading Technology Execute Disabled Bit [Enabled] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled Description If yes, BIOS will clear historical processor status and retest the processor on the next boot. Displays clock speed for the processor.
4-8 Configuring Your Server Advanced Option Memory Configuration Parameter – PCI Configuration – Peripheral Configuration – Advanced Chipset Control – Boot-time Diagnostic Screen [Enabled] Disabled Reset Configuration Data [No] Yes NumLock [Auto] On Off [Boot] Halt [Disabled] Enabled Memory/Processor Error SATA RAID Enable Description Displays Memory Configuration submenu. Displays PCI Configuration submenu. Displays Peripheral Configuration submenu.
Configuring Your Server 4-9 Memory Configuration Option System Memory Parameter nnn KB Extended Memory nnnnnnn KB DIMM Group #1 #4 Normal Disabled Not installed Memory Retest Extended RAM Step Yes [No] 1MB 1KB Every location [Disabled] Online Spare Memory [Disabled] Enabled Description Indicates the total capacity of the basic memory. (View only) Indicates the total capacity of the extended memory. (View only) Indicates the current memory status.
4-10 Configuring Your Server PCI Configuration – Embedded SCSI submenu Option SCSI Controller Option ROM Scan Parameter [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Disabled Description Enables or disables the onboard SCSI controllers. If Enabled, initialize device expansion ROM. Your Setting [ ]: Factory-set – Embedded NIC (Dual Gbit) submenu Option LAN Controller Parameter Disabled [Enabled] Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Disabled Description If Disabled, the BIOS will hold the embedded chip in reset.
Configuring Your Server 4-11 Peripheral Configuration IMPORTANT: Note that the interrupt and/or base I/O address are not overlapped with others. If the value set for the interrupt or base I/O address is used in another resource, the yellow asterisk (*) appears. Reset any item with the yellow asterisk properly.
4-12 Configuring Your Server Advanced Chipset Control Option Enable Multimedia Timer Wake On LAN/PME Parameter [No] Yes Disabled [Enabled] Wake On Ring [Disabled] Enabled Wake On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enabled Description Specify whether the system supports the multimedia timer feature. Specify whether the remote power-on function through embedded NIC, PCI devices in slots 1 to 5 is enabled or disabled. Specify whether the remote power-on function through a serial port is enabled or disabled.
Configuring Your Server 4-13 Security The Security menu appears if you move the cursor to the position of "Security." Press Enter on "Set Supervisor Password" or "Set User Password," to display the following screen. Enter the passwords on the dialog box. Passwords may have up to eight characters including alphanumerics and symbols. IMPORTANT: User password can be set only when Administrator password is already set. Set the passwords only after OS is installed. See the table below for the items.
4-14 Configuring Your Server Option Set Supervisor Password Parameter Up to eight alphanumerics Password on boot [Disabled] Enabled [Normal] Write Protect Fixed disk boot sector Secure Mode Timer Security Hot Key CTRL-ALT- [Disabled] 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 20 min 1 hr. 2 hr.
Configuring Your Server 4-15 Server Option System Management Console Redirection Event Log Configuration Assert NMI on PERR Assert NMI on SERR FRB-2 Policy Boot Monitoring Boot Monitoring Policy Thermal Sensor Parameter – – – Disabled [Enabled] Disabled [Enabled] Disable FRB2 Timer [Retry 3 Times] [Disabled] 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 15 Minutes 20 Minutes 25 Minutes 30 Minutes 35 Minutes 40 Minutes 45 Minutes 50 Minutes 55 Minutes 60 Minutes [Retry 3 Times] Retry Service Boot Always Reset Disabled [Enabled
4-16 Configuring Your Server Option Post Error Pause Parameter Disabled [Enabled] AC-LINK Stay Off [Last State] Power On [0] - 255 Power On Delay Time (Sec) Platform Event Filtering [Disabled] Enabled Description Specify whether to stop the POST once at the end of POST if an error occurs during the POST. Specify the state of power when the AC power to the server is turn off once and then on. Your Setting Specify the power on delay time within the range between 0 and 255 seconds.
Configuring Your Server 4-17 System Management Submenu Option BIOS Version Parameter – IPMI Specification Version BMC Device ID BMC Device Version BMC Firmware Version PIA Version – – SDR Revision – – – – Description Displays the current BIOS version. (View only) Displays IPMI specification version. (View only) Displays BMC device ID. (View only) Displays BMC device version. (View only) Displays BMC firmware version. (View only) Displays version of the platform information area.
4-18 Configuring Your Server Boot If you move the cursor to the position of "Boot," the Boot menu appears, which is used to set the boot priority. The factory-default boot order is listed below. 1. CD-ROM drive 2. Removable Devices 3. Hard Drive 4. IBA GE Slot 0200 v1216 5. IBA GE Slot 0209 v1216 The server searches for devices in the order set in this menu on booting. the server starts the software.
Configuring Your Server 4-19 SCSI BIOS (SCSISelect) The SCSISelect utility is provided to configure the SCSI controller on the mother board (or the SCSI controller on an optional board). This utility may be started with a simple key operation while POST is in progress and requires no specific start-up disk.
4-20 Configuring Your Server Running the Utility To run the utility, perform the following procedures: 1. Power on the server. The following message appears while POST is in progress. IMPORTANT: The message appears for each additional SCSI controller. Adaptec SCSI BIOS Vxxx xxxxx (c) 2000 Adaptec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Press for SCSISelect(TM) Utility! 2. Press and hold Ctrl and A. The SCSISelect utility starts and its Main menu appears. 3. Select the channel and press Enter.
Configuring Your Server 4-21 Exiting the Utility To exit the utility, press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any setting, you are prompted to save the changes before you exit). Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings The Configure/View Host Adapter Settings has the following menu items and parameters. descriptions to select a correct parameter for each menu item.
4-22 Configuring Your Server SCSI Device Configuration Move the cursor onto "SCSI Device Configuration" and press Enter to display the submenu. The following table lists submenu items, available parameters, and descriptions. IMPORTANT: Select a parameter for each submenu item on a perSCSI ID basis. Verify the SCSI ID of a desired device before configuration. NOTE: To find out the SCSI ID for the optional device connected, select "SCSI Disk Utilities" on the Options menu and press Enter.
Configuring Your Server 4-23 Advanced Configuration Move the cursor onto "Advanced Configuration" and press Enter to display the submenu. The following table lists submenu items, available parameter, and descriptions.
4-24 Configuring Your Server SCSI Disk Utilities This utility scans the SCSI bus for SCSI devices, reports a description of each device. Run these utilities before configuring SCSI devices. To enter the utility, select "SCSI Disk Utilities" on the Options menu. The SCSI ID scan begins displaying the message as shown below. AIC-7901 at Slot 00. 23 03:03:00 Scanning SCSI ID:14: Lun Number When the SCSI ID scan completes, the screen listing SCSI IDs and associated devices appears.
Configuring Your Server 4-25 Configuring SCSI Controller on Optional Board To configure SCSI devices connected to an optional SCSI controller board, use the SCSI BIOS utility provided with the optional SCSI controller board. Refer to the manual that comes with the optional SCSI controller board for details. When the server has multiple SCSI controller boards installed, the server first displays the start-up message of the SCSISelect utility for the SCSI controller on the mother board.
4-26 Configuring Your Server RAID BIOS The RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Devices) option available for your system is N810380F/81F/86F RAID controller boards which give your system the added security of fault tolerance. If you want to change the RAID level or add additional hard disk drives to the array, use the RAID configuration utility. The RAID configuration utility is included with a RAID controller.
Configuring Your Server 4-27 RAID CONFIGURATION This section describes how to use the internal hard disk drives in the disk array RAID configuration. To use an external hard disk drive in a disk array, the optional disk array controller and the additional disk drive are necessary. Refer to the manual of the optional disk array controller or additional external disk drive for details. For SAS-DAC model, refer to the N8103-91 Disk Array Controller (Internal SAS HDD) User's Guide.
4-28 Configuring Your Server Installing the Hard Disk Drives Install the two or more SCSI hard disk drives to your server. Refer to Chapter 9 for detail. IMPORTANT: Use two hard disk drives of the same revolution. In addition, use two hard disk drives of the same capacity if you are going to configure RAID1. Enabling RAID Feature by SCSISelect Utility The two or more hard disk drives installed can be used either as a single disk or a RAID drive.
Configuring Your Server 4. Select [Disabled] of Host RAID on Configuration menu and press Enter. 5. Change it to [Enabled]. 6. Press Esc. The confirmation message [Save Changes Mode?] appears. Select [Yes]. 7. Press Esc to return to the Options menu. 8. Select [Configure/View HostRAID] and press Enter.
4-30 Configuring Your Server Main Menu When you select [Configure/View HostRAID Settings], the Main Menu as shown below appears upon completion of device scan. Main Menu Display ■ ■ ID Type ■ ■ ■ ■ Indicates SCSI ID of hard disk drive or ID of array. Indicates RAID level for the array, and available disk drive that is not in the array.
Configuring Your Server 4-31 When you select the array on Main Menu, the detailed information of the hard disk drives in array is displayed. Detailed indications ■ ■ ID Type - Indicates SCSI ID of hard disk drive that configures the array Indicates RAID level for the array.
4-32 Configuring Your Server RAID Configuration by SCSISelect Utility Creating Arrays Take the following procedures to create an array. Requirements Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and installed in your system. 1. Start the SCSISelect Utility. Select [Configure/View HostRAID Settings] from Options menu of the channel to create an array. 2. Press C on the main menu to create an array. Some characters may not be displayed correctly when console redirection is used.
Configuring Your Server 3. 4-33 Select an RAID type in [Select RAID Type] window and press Enter. Put a cursor to the selected item, another window opens indicating the minimum and maximum number of disks to create an array and a message for assigning a spare disk. NOTE: For setting of RAID, see "Creating RAID0 Array" or "Creating RAID1 Array" described later. IMPORTANT: After creating an array, set the boot priority for the created array according to "Boot Priority".
4-34 Configuring Your Server Creating RAID0 Array To create a RAID0 array: 1. Select [RAID-0] on [Select RAID Type] window. 2. Use the cursor key to move the focus to the desired hard disk drive and determine it by Space, and then press Enter. An [X] mark is placed next to the selected hard disk drive. 3. Select the desired stripe size and press Enter. Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB. 4. Enter the desired RAID Name in [Assign RAID Name] window. IMPORTANT: 5.
Configuring Your Server 6. 4-35 Select [Yes] for the message [Create Array?] and press Enter. Selecting [No] terminates creating an array and returns to the main menu. 7. Select [Yes] for the message [Are you sure?] and press Enter. Selecting [No] terminates creating an array and returns to the main menu. 8. Press Esc when the message [Build Completed] is displayed to return to the main menu. NOTE: On the main menu, make sure that "Optimal" is indicated for the status of the created array.
4-36 Configuring Your Server Creating RAID1 Array To create a RAID1 array, perform either of the followings: Create a new RAID1 array. Migrate to RAID1 array using the data stored in an existing single disk. (Migration) Creating RAID1 array using the existing single hard disk drive is called "migration". In migration, the source hard disk drive must have been used as the boot disk in the standard SCSI connection. Refer to "HostRAID Setup Card" for details of migration. To create a RAID1 array: 1.
Configuring Your Server 4-37 IMPORTANT: 3. To migrate the boot disk that contains an OS, refer to the "Migration in NEC Express5800 Windows". Make sure the copy source and copy destination. If they are incorrect, the data will no longer be restored. Enter the desired RAID Name in [Assign RAID Name] window. IMPORTANT: 4. RAID Name must be unique and up to 15 characters are acceptable.
4-38 Configuring Your Server Creating RAID10 Array 1. Select [RAID-10] on [Select RAID Type] window and press Enter. 2. Use the cursor key to move the focus to the desired hard disk drive and determine it by Space, and then press Enter. An [X] mark is placed next to the selected hard disk drive. 3. Select the desired stripe size and press Enter. Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and 64 KB. 4. Enter the desired RAID Name in [Assign RAID Name] window.
Configuring Your Server 4-39 5. The message "Do you want to make this array as bootable?" to prompt you to specify the boot priority of the new array appears. Select [YES] to specify, or [NO] to ignore, and then press Enter. 6. Select [Yes] for the message [Create Array?] and press Enter. Selecting [No] terminates creating an array and returns to the main menu. 7. Select [Yes] for the message [Are you sure?] and press Enter. Selecting [No] terminates creating an array and returns to the main menu.
4-40 Configuring Your Server Deleting Arrays To delete an array: IMPORTANT: Back up the data in the hard disk drive of an array before you delete it. Otherwise, all data on the array is lost. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. 1. On the main menu, move cursor to select the array you wish to delete and press Enter. 2. Press D on the screen shown below. Some characters may not be displayed correctly when console redirection is used. It is no problem on operation. Ignore it and press D. 3.
Configuring Your Server 4. 4-41 [Deleting information] window appears. Select the hard disk drive you wish to delete its partition or boot block, or select [None], then press Enter. Drive ID 0: Data in drive 0 is entirely erased. Data in drive 1 is reserved. Drive ID 1: Data in drive 1 is entirely erased. Data in drive 0 is reserved. Drive ID 0 & 1: All the data in both drives is erased. None: Array is deleted, but the data is reserved in both drives.
4-42 Configuring Your Server Creating Spare Disk Up to two spare disks can be assigned for one channel. Spare disk is available for RAID1 and RAID10 (spanning of RAID1) only. NOTE: Spare disk must have larger capacity than the hard disk drives configuring the array. If the hard disk drives in the array have 73GB or larger and the spare disk is 36GB, a 36-GB disk cannot be used as a spare disk. To assign a spare disk: 1. Press S on Main Menu.
Configuring Your Server 5. 4-43 On the main menu, make sure that the type of selected hard disk drive is changed to "Spare", and its status "Optimal". To unassign a spare disk, take the same steps from 1 to 4 except for selecting "Delete Spare" instead of "Add Spare". Boot Priority To specify boot priority to an array: 1. Select an array you wish to set the boot priority from the main menu and press Enter. 2. Press B on the window showing the details of array.
4-44 Configuring Your Server CONFIGURING MOTHER BOARD JUMPERS With the pre-installed SETUP utility, you can set desired passwords to protect the data stored in the server against access from unauthorized users. When you forget the passwords, however, you may want clear them. The following describes how to clear these passwords. You can also use the following procedure to clear the CMOS data in the server. IMPORTANT: Clearing the CMOS data resumes the factory-set configuration data.
Configuring Your Server 4-45 The following describe the clearing procedure. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not remove the lithium battery. Do not connect the ground line to a gas pipe. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely.
4-46 Configuring Your Server (This page is intentionally left blank.
Chapter 5 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup This section describes information on using Express Setup to install and configure the following operating systems to the server.
5-2 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About Express Setup "Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. The setup automatically configures the RAID system and installs the Operating System and some management software. IMPORTANT: Executing the Express Setup erases all data on the hard disk drive. You can also use "Configuration disk" at "Express Setup" in order to save or backup parameters for installation.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 This subsection provides information on installing Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 in the Server. Read instruction in this section before proceeding the installation. NOTES: Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. If you want to install it, see Appendix D. If you install Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup, see Appendix E.
5-4 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system supports the following optional boards; NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below, see "Exceptional setup" and "Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver" of "Configuration Diskette Creator" in Chapter 6.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-5 Windows Server 2003 Express Setup can install Windows Server 2003 operating system. Confirm below notes before installing the Windows.
5-6 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Creating Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 2900MB (Only Windows Server 2003) 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack1) 4400MB (Windows Server 2003 + Service Pack1 CD-ROM) Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Re-installing to the hard disk which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk You cannot re-install Windows Server 2003 with the current partition of the hard disk drive upgraded to Dynamic Disk kept remained. If you want to keep the current partition remained, see Appendix D to re-install the system.
5-8 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup The Flow of Setup This section shows the flow of the Express setup.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-9 Installing the Windows Server 2003 Express Setup proceeds the setup by specifying the necessary information on the wizard. You can also save the setup information created on the wizard in a floppy disk as a setup file. NOTE: Prepare a floppy disk to use as Configuration Disk if you want to save the parameters or use the drivers located on the "OEMDisk for Mass Storage Device" that ships with optional boards.
5-10 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 7. If you select "Yes" at step 5, place a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive mounted on the server. If not, go on the next step. NOTE: If you set the floppy disk at this step, do not remove the floppy disk from the server until the message as removing the floppy disk appears. [Using the existing Configuration Disk] The parameters files in the floppy disk is listed in dialogue-box. 1) Select a parameters file to use in the Express Setup.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 10. 5-11 Select the Windows family. Select "Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition" category. NOTE: If you select "Skip" at step 8, this menu does not appear. Go on the step 13. 11. Next, [Basic Information] wizard appears. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [Next]. After that, click [Next], [Back], or [Help] on the screen to continue.
5-12 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 12. Copy the modules for the optional mass storage driver. If you want to install the optional mass storage driver, insert the floppy disk attached to mass storage driver into the floppy disk drive and follow the message to operate the installation. NOTE: This function requires mounting a floppy disk drive on your server. 13. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive according to the message.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-13 NOTE: About MegaRAID Storage Manager (hereinafter, refered to as "MSM") When N8103-91 board is connected, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or later is necessary to install MSM. When you try to install MSM, and the setting of whether to apply Service Pack is [No], the following message will be displayed during the Express Setup. Service Pack 1 or later is necessary to continue the installation of MSM (MegaRAID Storage Manager).
5-14 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver. Utilizing PROSet enables the following items: Confirm detailed information of the adapter. Diagnose loop back test, packet transmission test and so on. Setup of teaming.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-15 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] 1. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu 1. Click Start menu, Click [Control Panel], Click [Network Connections], and Click [Local Area Connection].
5-16 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Also, add or delete any protocols and services if necessary. You can operate the process on the property dialog box for local area network which can be appeared from [Network and Dial-up Connection]. NOTE: We recommend you to add [Network Monitor] at [Adding Services]. [Network Monitor] can monitor the frame (or the packet)that the computer installing [Network Monitor] sends or receives. This tool is valuable when analyzing network trouble.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-17 Installation of the Optional Network Board Driver 1. Start Device Manager. 2. Click [Network adapters] and Double-Click [(Network Adapter Name)]. [(Network Adapter Name) Properties] appears. NOTE: [(Intel(R) PRO/1000...)] is the name of On-Board adapter. All other names show the Optional Network Board. 3. Click [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver...]. [Hardware Update Wizard] appears. 4.
5-18 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-19 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-65F) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-65F), install it according to the following procedure: 1. Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel]→ [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 2. Double-click the SCSI Controller driver which Device Manager lists as Other device. 3. Click [Update Driver]. 4.
5-20 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75), install it according to the following procedure: If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-21 Installing Disk Array Controller Driver (N8103-80F/81F) To additionally install the N8103-80F/81F in a system containing Windows Server 2003, connect the controller and take the following steps to install the driver: 1. Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel] → [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 2.
5-22 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Graphics Accelerator Driver Standard graphics accelerator drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically. The following is the procedure when it is necessary to install manually. If you want to utilize optional Graphics Accelerator Driver board, follow the document attached to the board to install the driver.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-23 Available switch options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini file. Many different switches will be available if you edit Boot.ini file. For the available switch options, refer to the following information: Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 833721 "Available switch options for the Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini files" If your system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB in its installing, adding /PAE switch in Boot.
5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Setting for Solving Problems Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server. IMPORTANT: Cautions for the Memory Dump The staff of maintenance service representative is in charge of collecting memory dump.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express server + 1MB".
5-26 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 4. Specify "Complete memory dump" and modify [Dump file:] in the [Write debugging information] group box. e.g. Write the debug information in D drive write the file name "MEMORY.DMP". D:\MEMORY.DMP 5. Click [Settings] on the [Performance] group box. The [Performance Options] window appears. 6. Click [Advanced] tab on the [Performance Options] window. 7. Click [Change] on the [Virtual memory] group box. 8.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-27 Windows Dr. Watson Windows Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information. 1. Click [Run] on Start menu. 2. Type "drwtsn32.exe" in the [Open] box, and click [OK]. The [Dr. Watson for Windows] dialog box appears. 3.
5-28 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network trouble. To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. 1. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] dialog box appears. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-29 Updating the System - Installing Service Pack IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM which contains Service Pack 1 to your system, you do not have to apply Service Pack 1 again. Update the system in the situation below: Modified system configuration. Recovered the system using recovery process. Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g.
5-30 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Exceptional Setup This section explains how to set up the server by the exceptional way. You usually do not have to do as follows. If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), except ones listed in Chapter 5, set the server as follows. The detailed information is provided by the manual of the Mass storage device.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31 Microsoft Windows 2000 This subsection provides information on installing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 in the server. Read instruction in this section before proceeding the installation. NOTE: If you install Windows 2000 without using Express Setup, see Appendix E. Installation Notice This section explains precautions and matters you should be aware of before beginning installation in order to install Windows 2000 correctly.
5-32 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Optional Board Supported by NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system supports the following optional boards; NOTE: If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), except ones listed below, see "Exceptional setup" and "Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver" of "Configuration Diskette Creator" in Chapter 6.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-33 Windows 2000 Express Setup can install Windows 2000 operating system. Confirm below notes before installing the Windows.
5-34 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup About Maintenance Partition (the area displayed as "MAINTE_P") The maintenance partition for server maintenance is reserved in the head of Hard Disk Drive (a partition of approximately 55MB). This area is for saving some maintenance utilities. Do not delete the maintenance partition. Creating Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-35 For example, if the mounted memory size is 512MB, the partition size will be calculated by the above formula as follows: 1000MB + (512MB * 1.5) + (512MB + 12MB) + Application Size = 2292MB + Application Size Dividing into the partition of the recommended size into multiple disks as written below will solve problem that it cannot be reserved in one disk. 1. Set the "Size required for installation + Paging file size". 2.
5-36 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup The Flow of Setup This section shows the flow of the Express Setup.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-37 Installing the Windows 2000 Express Setup proceeds the setup by specifying the necessary information on the wizard. You can also save the setup information created on the wizard in a floppy disk as a setup file. NOTE: Prepare a floppy disk to use as Configuration Disk if you want to save the parameters or use the drivers located on the "OEMDisk for Mass Storage Device" that ships with optional boards.
5-38 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 6. "NOTE" appears. Click [Confirm] after reading that. NOTE: If some operating system has been installed on the hard disk drive already, the message which asks if you continue the installation appears. 7. If you select "Yes" at step 5, place a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive mounted on the server. If not, go on the next step.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 8. 5-39 Confirm or modify the parameters of disk array configuration. NOTE: If you do not use disk array controller, go on the next step. If a Disk array controller is connected to the server or the HostRAID is enabled, the [Configure RAID] dialogue-box appears. Confirm the parameters, modify if necessary, and then click [OK].
5-40 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup IMPORTANT: Reserve the partition to install the OS more than the minimally required size. If you select "Use Existing Array" at "New/Existing RAID Configuration", the information included in the first partition (excluding maintenance partition) will all be formatted and deleted. The information included in the other partition will be retained.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 12. 5-41 Copy the modules for the optional mass storage driver. If you want to install the optional mass storage driver, insert the floppy disk attached to mass storage driver into the floppy disk drive and follow the message to operate the installation. NOTE: You can use this function only when the floppy disk drive is attached to the system. 13. Remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive according to the message.
5-42 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing and Setting Device Drivers Follow these steps to install and configure the device drivers. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver. Be sure to install. Utilizing PROSet enables the following issues: Confirm detailed information of the adapter. Diagnose loop back test, packet transmission test and so on. Specify teaming.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-43 Network Driver [When PROSet is not installed] 1. Click Start menu and click [Network and Dial-Up Connection]. The [Network and Dial-Up Connection] dialog box appears. 2. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] from pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. 3. Click [Configure]. The property dialog box for network adapter appears. 4.
5-44 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Optional Network Board Driver If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-86/88/111/103/109/112/113/115) install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM. Refer to the re-installation procedure described in Appendix F.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-45 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-65F/75) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-65F/75), install it according to the following procedure: 1. Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel]→ [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 2. Double click the SCSI Controller driver which Device Manager lists as unknown device. 3. Click [Update Driver]. 4.
5-46 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Installing RAID Controller Driver (N8103-80F/81F) To additionally install the N8103-80F/81F in a system containing Windows 2000, connect the controller and take the following steps to install the driver: 1. When the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears, click [Next]. 2. When the [Install Hardware Device Drivers] dialog box appears, select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended)], and click [Next]. 3.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-47 Available switch options for Windows 2000 Boot.ini file. Many different switches will be available if you edit Boot.ini File. For the available switch options, refer to the following information: Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 170756 "Available Switch Options for the Windows NT Boot.ini File" If your system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB in its installing, adding /PAE switch in Boot.
5-48 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Setting for Solving Problems Setup the following issue in advance so that your computer can recover from any trouble precisely and as soon as possible when it should occur. Memory Dump (Debug Information) This section describes the procedures for collecting memory dump (debug information) in the server. IMPORTANT: Cautions for the Memory Dump The staff of maintenance service representative is in charge of collecting memory dump.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-49 IMPORTANT: To specify "Complete Memory Dump" to write the debug information is recommended. If the mounted memory size is larger than 2GB, "Complete Memory Dump" cannot be specified so that specify "Kernel Memory Dump" instead. Specify the drive where there is a free area more than the size of "the memory capacity mounted on Express server + 12MB" (In case the memory capacity is more than 2GB, a free area of "2048+12MB" or more).
5-50 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Windows 2000 Dr. Watson Windows 2000 Dr. Watson is a debugger for application errors. If any application error is detected, Dr. Watson diagnoses the server and logs diagnostic information (log). Follow the procedure below and specify Dr. Watson to collect diagnostic information. 1. Click [Run] on Start menu. 2. Type "drwtsn32.exe" in the [Open] box, and click [OK]. The [Dr. Watson for Windows 2000] dialog box appears. 3.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-51 Network Monitor Utilizing Network Monitor helps you to investigate and manage with network trouble. To utilize Network Monitor, you need to restart the system after the installation has completed, so we recommend to install Network Monitor before any network trouble may occur. 1. Point to [Settings] from Start menu and click [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] dialog box appears. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
5-52 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup Updating the System - Installing Service Pack IMPORTANT: This system does not support Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 - 3. If you install Windows 2000 CD-ROM which contains Service Pack 4 to your system, you do not have to apply Service Pack 4 again. Update the system in the situation below: Modified system configuration. Recovered the system using recovery process. Log on to the system with the account that has administrative authority (e.g.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-53 Exceptional Setup This section explains how to set up the server by the exceptional way. You usually do not have to do as follows. If you want to install the other boards by using a driver floppy disk ("OEM-FD for Mass storage device"), except ones listed in Chapter 5, set the server as follows. The detailed information is provided by the manual of the Mass storage device.
5-54 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup HostRAID The following explains the overview of HostRAID and the setup procedure. Overview of HostRAID HostRAID provides RAID feature through the onboard serial ATA or SCSI interface in your system.
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-55 Notes The following explains general notes on HostRAID: Only a hard disk drive can be connected to a channel with which HostRAID is enabled through SCSI BIOS. To connect a device other than a hard disk drive, disable HostRAID and use it as the standard SCSI. If you replace a hard disk drive being used with HostRAID, let 60 seconds or more pass after removing the hard disk drive, and then install a new hard disk drive.
5-56 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup HostRAID Setup Flow The flowchart below shows the HostRAID system setup procedure. Start Is HostRAID used as boot disk? Yes Enable the HostRAID feature and create RAID by using SCSISelect Utility Refer to SCSISelect Utility User's Manual.*1 Install driver (install OS). See Appendix D or E of this guide. Update system. See this chapter. Install ASMBE or ASM. See ASMBE/ASM User's Guide*2. Install Standby/Hibernation Lock driver.
Chapter 6 Installing and Using Utilities This section describes how to use the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM that comes with your server and to install the utilities stored on the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
6-2 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is an automated software integration tool to help simplify the process of installing and configuring your server. Shipped with all NEC servers, the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM provides a flexible, guided installation process for system administrators to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows 2000 or other operating systems (contact your service representative for the server certified operating systems).
Installing and Using Utilities 6-3 Windows-based This program is called as "Master Control Menu" that can run under the Microsoft Windows system (Windows 95 or later and Windows NT 4.0 or later). You can install the several applications and read the documentation from the menu.
6-4 Installing and Using Utilities NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-Based with Local Console This subsection describes the procedures for using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with local console. Starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER The following procedure instructs you to start NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CDROM while NEC EXPRESSBUILDER is running. 1. Turn on peripheral devices and the server in this order. 2.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-5 Express Setup "Express Setup" is intended for initial setup of the server. Its automatic installation mode guides the user easily through the process by detailing specific hardware features and providing screen prompts for software selection and configuration. The program loads the utilities and drivers, applies RAID settings, partitions the disk, and installs the desired operating system.
6-6 Installing and Using Utilities – Save Disk Array Configuration Data The configuration information on the disk mirroring controller is saved into the floppy disk. If you set or change RAID, always use this function to save the configuration information into a floppy disk. IMPORTANT: Some Disk Array Controllers do not support this function. In that case, this menu will not be shown.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-7 – Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Creates a support disk for installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. – Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Creates a support disk for installing Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition. (No need to create this disk when installing the operating system with the Express Setup.
6-8 Installing and Using Utilities – Create Maintenance Partition NEC EXPRESSBUILDER creates about 55MB of the maintenance partition on the system disk (or disk array system) as work area. The various utilities are installed when the maintenance partition is created successfully or when the maintenance partition is already created. – Install Maintenance Partition Utilities Various utilities are installed in the maintenance partition from the CD-ROM.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-9 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console This subsection describes the procedures for using NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with remote console. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER contains the remote console feature that allows the system administrator to set up the server from the management workstation (management PC) via the network or the server's COM B (serial) port.
6-10 Installing and Using Utilities Starting The following two methods are available to start the server. Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via LAN Running NEC EXPRESSBUILDER from the management PC via direct connection (COM B) For the procedure for starting NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Remote Console, see "NEC DianaScope". IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOS SETUP.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-11 Top Menu Shown below are the top menu items. Setup Automatically sets up the server. Tools Launch the features of NEC EXPRESSBUILDER individually. Help Help message on NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Quit Quit NEC EXPRESSBUILDER. Setup The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER checks the hardware configuration of the server. The disk array and maintenance partition are automatically configured.
6-12 Installing and Using Utilities Tools When you select the [Tools] on the Top Menu, the following screen appears. The menu items available only in remote console operation among those described in section "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for DOS-based with Local Console" are displayed. See the previous subsection for detailed explanation of menu items. IMPORTANT: The following is varied from the [Tools] menu in the local console mode. Test items and operation method of System Diagnostics.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-13 NEC EXPRESSBUILDER for Windows-Based (Master Control Menu) The Master Control Menu is used to, Read the User's Guide or the other documents, Update the NEC Express5800 system, and Install the management software. NOTES: Master Control Menu requires Microsoft Windows 95 (or later) or Windows NT 4.0 (or later). Some documents are provided in the PDF format. Use the Adobe Acrobat Reader to read these documents.
6-14 Installing and Using Utilities CONFIGURATION DISKETTE CREATOR "Configuration Diskette Creator" is a tool to create [Configuration Diskette] that is used for configuring the server with the Express Setup (see Chapter 5 for details). If you use the Configuration Diskette created by the Express Setup and Configuration Diskette Creator to operate the setup, you can setup from the installation of OS to several utilities automatically except for a few key input to confirm the specification.
Installing and Using Utilities 4. 6-15 Click [Configuration Diskette Creator]. Configuration Diskette Creator window is displayed. 5. Click [Create New Information files] from the [File] menu. The [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed. 6. Specify each item and click on [OK]. The dialog boxes to specify setup information will be displayed in order, such as [Disk Environment] dialog box.
6-16 Installing and Using Utilities 7. Follow the message to specify each item on the dialog box and click [Next]. NOTE: If you click on [Cancel], all the input value will be deleted. When completing the specification of setup information, the [Save Setup Information] dialog box will appear. 8. Confirm that the [Configuration Diskette] check box is checked, and input file name for the Setup File in [File Name]. 9. Insert the floppy disk formatted by 1.44MB into the floppy disk drive and click [OK].
Installing and Using Utilities 6-17 Installing Optional Mass Storage Driver To install optional Mass Storage Driver that is supported by the Express Setup, follow the procedure below to create [Configuration Diskette]. 1. Display Configuration Diskette Creator window. 2. From the [File] menu, click [Create new information files]. [Disk Environment] dialog box will be displayed. 3. Specify each item and click on [OK].
6-18 Installing and Using Utilities NEC ESMPRO The NEC ESMPRO (referred to as ESMPRO hereafter) lets a system administrator manage remote servers across a network. ESMPRO monitors server hardware and software configurations, failures, and performance. With log data collected by ESMPRO, a system administrator can track long-term and short-term performance, monitor server usage, create graphs to record trends, and check server failure rates.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-19 Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition (hereinafter abbreviated to ASMBE) is a management utility for the HostRAID system and provides RAID functions through the SCSI interface in your server. You can use the following functions for HostRAID by installing ASMBE in your system. IMPORTANT: Be sure to use ASMBE on the system other than Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition.
6-20 Installing and Using Utilities Adaptec Storage Manager Adaptec Storage Manager (hereinafter abbreviated to ASM) is an application that locally or remotely manages HostRAID storage system and provides RAID functions through the SCSI interface on the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition in your server. You can use the following functions for HostRAID by installing ASM in your system.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-21 MegaRAID Storage Manager (Server) MegaRAID Storage Manager (hereinafter abbreviated to MSM) is an application to manage or monitor the N8103-91 disk array controller. You can use MSM for management of arrays and error notification by event monitoring while the system is running. Before attempting to operate MSM, read the "MegaRAID Storage Manager User's Guide" included in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
6-22 Installing and Using Utilities Power Console Plus Power Console Plus is a utility to control the RAID system of the disk array controller (MegaRAID controller) produced by LSI Logic. Use of Power Console Plus enables operations (e.g., monitoring and maintenance) of RAID systems that are constructed on local NEC Express servers and NEC Express servers connected through networks (TCP/IP). The operations can be done online on graphical screens without the system being stopped.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-23 MegaRAID Registration Server Enables control of the MegaRAID controller via the network. Install in one of NEC Express servers and management PCs that are connected through network. The above components must be installed correctly for establishing the environment to use Power Console Plus. Power Console Plus components to be installed are different between the target servers and management PC.
6-24 Installing and Using Utilities Server Setup This section explains Power Console Plus setup in the NEC Express server in which the MegaRAID controller is mounted. Operating Environment This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a server.
Installing and Using Utilities 6-25 Management PC Setup This section explains Power Console Plus setup in a computer that manages servers via the network (TCP/IP). Operating Environment This section explains the operating environment required for Power Console Plus to operate on a management PC.
6-26 Installing and Using Utilities NEC DianaScope NEC DianaScope is software for the remote management of the NEC Express5800 series. See the online documents for details on the functions and installation of NEC DianaScope. NOTE: You need the server license to activate DianaScope for this product. The server license below is attached to this product. DianaScope Additional Server License (1) Notes The online documents explain general information about servers to be managed by NEC DianaScope.
Chapter 7 Maintenance This chapter describes the daily maintenance of the server and precautions when relocating or storing the server. MAKING BACKUP COPIES NEC recommends you make backup copies of your valuable data stored in hard disk drives of the server on a regular basis. For backup storage devices suitable for the server and backup tools, consult with your service representative.
7-2 Maintenance CLEANING Clean the server on a regular basis to keep the server in a good shape. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not look into the CD-ROM drive. Do not remove the lithium battery. Disconnect the power plug before working with the server.
Maintenance Cleaning the Server For daily cleaning, wipe the external surfaces of the server with a dry soft cloth. Follow the procedure below if stains remain on the surfaces: IMPORTANT: To avoid altering the material and color of the server, do not use volatile solvents such as thinner and benzene to clean the server. The power receptacle, the cables, the connectors on the rear panel of server, and the inside of the server must be kept dry. Do not moisten them with water. 1.
7-4 Maintenance Cleaning the Interior One of the most important items in a good maintenance program is regular and thorough cleaning of the interior of the server, especially around the mother board. Dust buildup inside the server can lead to several problems. As dust acts as a thermal insulator, a buildup can prevent proper system cooling. Excessive heat will shorten the life of server components.
Maintenance 7-5 Cleaning the Keyboard/Mouse Make sure that the server and peripheral devices are all off-powered (the POWER/SLEEP LED goes off), and then wipe the keyboard surface with a dry cloth. The mouse operation depends on the degree of smoothness of the internal ball rotation. To keep the mouse ball clean, use the mouse in a place with little dust. Follow the steps below to clean the mouse regularly: 1.
7-6 Maintenance Cleaning CD-ROM A dusty CD-ROM or dust-accumulated tray causes the device to fail to read data correctly. Follow the procedure below to clean the tray and CD-ROM regularly: 1. Make sure that the server is powered (the POWER/SLEEP LED is lit). 2. Press the CD tray Open/Close button on the front of the CD-ROM drive. The tray opens. 3. Hold the CD-ROM lightly and take it out from the tray. NOTE: Do not touch the signal side of the CD-ROM with your hand. 4.
Maintenance 7-7 SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS The System Diagnostics runs several tests on the server. Use the System Diagnostics program in the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER provided with the server to diagnose the server. Test Items The following items are tested in system diagnostics. Memory CPU cache memory Hard disk drive used as a system IMPORTANT: When executing the System Diagnostics, make sure to remove the LAN cable.
7-8 Maintenance Starting and Ending the System Diagnostics There are two ways to diagnose the server: to use the local console (keyboard) of the server itself, and to use the management PC via serial port (remote console). IMPORTANT: Two methods of LAN and the serial port are mentioned in Chapter 6 "NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" in the way of communicating in remote console. Use the serial port to execute System Diagnostics with remote console. The LAN connection is not for System Diagnostics.
Maintenance 6. 7-9 Select [System Diagnostics]. The System Diagnostics starts and completes in approximately three minutes. When the diagnosis completes, the screen of the display changes in the following indication. Diagnosis tool title Test windows title TeDoLi(TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00(Build020901.1.
7-10 Maintenance 7. Follow the Guide line showed in the bottom of the screen and press ESC to show the End user Menu showed below. TeDoLi (TEst & Diagnosis On Linux) Ver001.00 (Build020901.1.1m) Enduser Menu
Maintenance 7-11 RELOCATING/STORING THE SERVER Follow the procedure below to relocate or store the server: CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may cause a fire, personal injury, or property damage. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Never attempt to lift the server only by yourself. Do not install the server in any place other than specified.
7-12 Maintenance (This page is intentionally left blank.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting If your server does not operate as expected, read this chapter before assuming a failure. NOTE: For provision against an unexpected failure, it is recommended to install the maintenance utility, NEC ESMPRO, to the server and client computers.
8-2 Troubleshooting SYSTEM VIEWERS Monitor the occurrence of fault by NEC ESMPRO during the system operation. Especially take note on whether any alert is reported to NEC ESMPRO Manager on the management PC. Check whether any alert is reported on the Operation Window, Data Viewer, or Alert Viewer of NEC ESMPRO Manager.
Troubleshooting 8-3 LEDS The server includes LEDs to indicate the server states by a variety of colors and display patterns on the front panel, hard disk drive, and power supply. Chapter 2 "Status Indicators" lists the LED displays and their meanings and the actions taken at occurrences of failures.
8-4 Troubleshooting ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs in the server, an error message appears on the display unit connected to the server. Error Messages after Power-on Powering on the server automatically starts the self-diagnostic program, POST (Power On SelfTest). When the POST detects any error, it displays an error message and its measure on the display unit. Follow the table below to troubleshoot such errors.
Troubleshooting 8-5 POST Error Messages When POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen. The following table lists error messages and actions to take. IMPORTANT: Take a note on the messages displayed before consulting with your service representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance. Error code 0200 0210 0213 Error message Recommended Action Failure Fixed Disk. Stuck Key. Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch. Contact your service representative.
8-6 Troubleshooting Error code 02D1 02F4 02F5 02F6 02F7 0B22 0B28 0B29 0B30 0B31 0B32 0B33 0B34 0B35 0B36 0B37 0B5F 0B60 0B61 0B62 0B70 0B71 0B74 0B75 0B80 0B81 0B82 0B83 0B8B 0B8C 0B8D 0B8E Error message Recommended Action System Memory exceeds the CPU's caching limit. EISA CMOS not write able. DMA Test Failed. Software NMI Failed. Fail-safe Timer NMI Failed. Processors are installed out of order. Unsupported Processor detected on Processor 1. Unsupported Processor detected on Processor 2.
Troubleshooting 8-7 Error code 0B8F Error message Recommended Action 0B90 0B91 0B92 Could not redirect the console - BMC Parameter Error BMC Platform Information Area corrupted. BMC update firmware corrupted. Internal Use Area of BMC FRU corrupted. Turn off the power once and then on again to start the server. If the error cannot be corrected, contact your service representative. 0B93 BMC SDR Repository empty. 0B94 IPMB signal lines do not respond. 0B95 BMC FRU device failure.
8-8 Troubleshooting Processor 1 Processor 2 Group #1 DIMM #1 DIMM #2 Group #2 DIMM #3 DIMM #4 Group #3 DIMM #5 DIMM #6 Group #4 DIMM #7 DIMM #8
Troubleshooting 8-9 Beep Codes If an error occurs during the POST, the server beeps, indicating the type of error. Each number indicates the number of short beeps, and a hyphen indicates a pause. For example, the beep interval 1-5-2-2 indicates 1 beep, pause, 2 beeps, pause, 2 beeps, pause, and 3 beeps notifying that no processor is detected on the mother board.
8-10 Troubleshooting SOLVING PROBLEMS When the server fails to operate as expected, see the following to find out your problem and follow the instruction given before asking for repair. If the server still fails to operate successfully after solving your problem, take a note on the onscreen message and contact your service representative.
Troubleshooting 8-11 No screen display appears with beep: → Check whether DIMMs are connected to the mating connectors firmly. → Check whether DIMMs of different specifications are installed in the specific bank. See Chapter 9 for the specifications of DIMMs. → DIMMs must be populated in pairs and in the following order: #5 and #6, #3 and #4, then #1 and #2. → Installed DIMMs must be the same speed and must all be registered.
8-12 Troubleshooting Fail to access to internal or external devices (or such devices fail to operate): T Are cables properly connected? → Make sure that the interface cables and power cord are properly connected. Also make sure that the cables are connected in the correct order. T Is the power-on order correct? → When the server has any external devices connected, power on the external devices first, then the server.
Troubleshooting 8-13 The keyboard or mouse fails to operate: T Is the cable properly connected? → You must use the provided keyboard/mouse branch cable (Y cable) for this server. Make sure that the provided cable is connected to the correct connector on the rear of the server. → The keyboard or mouse does not operate if it is connected when the server is powered (not applicable to USB devices). Power of the server first and connect it properly.
8-14 Troubleshooting Fail to access (read or write) to the floppy disk: T Does the floppy disk drive contain a floppy disk? → Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive until it clicks. T Is the floppy disk write-protected? → Place the write-protect switch on the floppy disk to the "Write-enabled" position. T Is the floppy disk formatted? → Use a formatted floppy disk or format the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive. Refer to the manual that comes with the OS for formatting a floppy disk.
Troubleshooting 8-15 Fail to access the hard disk drive: (Refer to the documentation supplied with the disk array controller.) T Is the hard disk drive applicable to the server? → Operation of any device that is not authorized by NEC is not guaranteed. T Is the hard disk drive properly installed? → Make sure to lock the hard disk drive with the lever on its handle. The hard disk drive is not connected to the internal connector when it is not completely installed (see Chapter 9).
8-16 Troubleshooting The server is not found on the network: T Is the LAN cable connected? → Make sure to connect the LAN cable to the network port on the rear of the server. Also make sure that the LAN cable to use conforms with the network interface standard. T Is BIOS configuration correct? → The internal LAN controller may be disabled with the BIOS SETUP utility of the server. Check the setting with the BIOS SETUP utility.
Troubleshooting 8-17 Problems with Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. Source: DCOM Category Error Event ID 10016 Description: The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM server application with CLSID {555F3418-D99E4E51-800A-6E89CFD8B1D7} to the user {NT AUTHORITY\LOCAL SERVICE} SID {S-1-5-19}.
8-18 Troubleshooting Problems with Windows Server 2003 R2 There are some cases that an event log is registered as follows when you operate Windows Server 2003 R2. Source: IPMIDRV Type: Error Event ID: 1001 Description: The IPMI device driver attempted to determine if the system supported an IPMI BMC device. The driver attempted to detect the presence of the IPMI BMC by searching the SMBIOS for Type 38 record.
Troubleshooting 8-19 Problems with Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Cannot install the operating system correctly. T Did you confirm the notes on installing the operating system? → See Chapter 6. During Windows 2000 installation, the following warning is registered in the System Log of the Event Viewer: Error detected on the device \Device\CdRom0 during the paging operation. → There is no problem on this issue.
8-20 Troubleshooting The system does not restart automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is adjusted to automatically restarting. → When the system does not restart automatically, restart it manually. The system restarts automatically when a stop error occurs, though the system is NOT adjusted to automatically restarting. → There is no problem about this issue. Check the System Event Log to confirm that STOP error occurred.
Troubleshooting 8-21 Problems with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER When the server is not booted from the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM, check the following: T Did you set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server? → If you do not set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER during POST and restart the server, an error message will appear or the OS will boot. T Is BIOS configuration correct? → The boot device order may be specified with the BIOS SETUP utility of the server.
8-22 Troubleshooting Problems with Express Setup Express Setup can not be used → Express Setup do not support the installation of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. If you want to perform re-setup, see Appendix D and perform "Manual Setup". Following message appeared when you tried to install Express Setup to the hard disk drive that has smaller capacity than the specified partition size: The specified partition size has exceeded the capacity of the hard disk.
Troubleshooting 8-23 The following error log is included in the event log while operating the system: Event ID: Source: Type: Category: Description: 16 iANSMiniport Error None Team #0:The last adapter has lost link. Network connection has been lost. → Though the above error is included in the event log when specifying the teaming, the LAN driver can work properly. [Complete] does not appear on [Role of Computer] screen.
8-24 Troubleshooting Windows 2000 started with different display resolution from the specified value. → If the specified display resolution can not be used, the system will use the nearest value or the default value of the driver. Entered the incorrect Product ID/CD key. → Even if you entered the incorrect Product ID/CD key, Express Setup will start. However, the setup will stop and asks you to re-enter the correct value.
Troubleshooting 8-25 The following message appears on the screen and the setup is suspended while the Express Setup is executing: Bad Command or filename Insufficient disk space → Follow the procedure described below and check the BIOS settings for the SCSI controller. As for the procedure on the SCSI controller which is not described in this User's Guide, refer to the manual accompanied with the controller and check the setting for "Int13 Extensions". 1.
8-26 Troubleshooting Problems with Configuration Diskette Creator The bit map of the Configuration Diskette Creator window is not displayed correctly during setting of setup information. (When the Trekking command is used) → If the specified number of colors is fewer than 256 in the display setting, the bit map is not displayed correctly, but the setup information can be displayed correctly. The Point to Point tunneling protocol cannot be set. → The protocol is not supported at present.
Troubleshooting 8-27 COLLECTING EVENT LOG This section describes on how to collect the log of various events that occurred on the server. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. NOTE: The different revision processor may be mixed in additional CPU kit.
8-28 Troubleshooting COLLECTING CONFIGURATION INFORMATION This section describes on how to collect the information on hardware configuration and inside specification. In order to collect information, "Diagnostic Program" is used. IMPORTANT: If STOP error, system error, or stall occurred, follow the procedure below after restarting the system. Refer to Windows online help. 1. Point to [Settings] in Start menu, and click [Control Panel].
Troubleshooting 8-29 COLLECTING DR. WATSON DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION Dr. Watson collects diagnostic information related to application errors. The location to save the information can be specified as you like. For more information, refer to Chapter 5. MEMORY DUMP If an error occurs, the dump file should be saved to acquire necessary information. If you saved the dump to DAT, write down that it is saved as "NTBackup" or "ARCServe" on the label.
8-30 Troubleshooting Saving the Dump File Press the DUMP switch to save the dump file when an error occurs. Insert a metal pin (a straightened large paper clip will make a substitute) into the switch hole to press the DUMP switch. DUMP switch Pressing the DUMP switch saves the dump file in the specified directory. (Memory dumping may not be available when the CPU stalls.) IMPORTANT: Do not use a toothpick or plastic stick that is easy to break.
Troubleshooting 8-31 RECOVERY FOR Windows 2000 SYSTEM If any file necessary for running the OS is damaged, use the following procedures to recover the system. IMPORTANT: After recovering the system, see "Updating the System" in Chapter 5 and be sure to update the system. Also on Windows 2000, you need to update all the drivers after the system update. For more information, see "Installing and Setting Device Drivers" in Chapter 5.
8-32 Troubleshooting 5. When the following message is displayed, press S. Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices. The following message is displayed. Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. 6.
Troubleshooting 8-33 11. Follow the instruction displayed on the screen, and then press L at the screen which request you to insert system recovery disk. The system will be restarted once. NOTE: Starts the procedure without system recovery disk. 12. Repeat steps 4 to 11. The recovery procedure will be started. During the recovery, the missing files and the damaged files are replaced either to the files in C:\ I386 folder of hard disk drive or the files in systemroot\ Repair of the system partition.
8-34 Troubleshooting OFF-LINE MAINTENANCE UTILITY The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used. IMPORTANT: The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your service representative.
Troubleshooting 8-35 Starting the Off-line Maintenance Utility The Off-line Maintenance Utility may be started in the following ways. From the CD-ROM Set the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and reboot the system. After the menu is displayed on the screen, select "Tools" - "Off-line Maintenance Utility". The Off-line Maintenance Utility program starts from the CD-ROM. From the floppy disk Set the Off-line Maintenance Utility Bootable FD in the floppy disk drive and reboot the system.
8-36 Troubleshooting Features of Off-line Maintenance Utility The Off-line Maintenance Utility provides the following features. (Available features vary depending on the way you started the Off-line Maintenance Utility.) IMPORTANT: See the on-line help for details of the Off-line Maintenance Utility. For further information, ask your service representative.
Troubleshooting 8-37 RESETTING THE SERVER If the server halts before starting the OS, press and hold Ctrl and Alt and press Delete. This restarts the server. IMPORTANT: Resetting the server clears the DIMM memory and the data in process. To reset the server when it is not frozen, make sure that no processing is in progress.
8-38 Troubleshooting FORCED SHUTDOWN Use this function when an OS command does not shut down the server, the POWER switch does not turn off the server, or resetting does not work. Press and hold the POWER switch on the server for at least four seconds. The power is forcibly turned off. To turn on the power back again, wait approximately 10 seconds after turning off the power (forced shutdown).
Chapter 9 Upgrading Your Server This chapter describes internal optional devices available for the server, procedures for install or removing such optional devices, and notes on using them. IMPORTANT: Optional devices described in this chapter may be installed or removed by any user. However, NEC does not assume any liability for damage to optional devices or the server or malfunctions of the server resulted from installation by the user.
9-2 Upgrading Your Server SAFETY NOTES Observe the following notes to install or remove optional devices safely and properly. WARNING Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not disassemble, repair, or alter the server. Do not look into the CD-ROM drive. Do not remove the lithium battery. Disconnect the power plug before working with the server.
Upgrading Your Server 9-3 ANTI-STATIC MEASURES The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures caused by static electricity when installing or removing any optional devices. Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove). Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal part of the cabinet before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.
9-4 Upgrading Your Server PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Follow the procedure below to prepare for installing or removing components. 1. Shut down the OS. 2. Remove the front bezel from the chassis if installed. 3. Press the POWER switch to power off the server (the POWER LED goes off). 4. Remove all cables and power cords from the server. Prepare a Phillips screwdriver and a flat-head screwdriver to install or remove the component.
Upgrading Your Server 9-5 CONFIRMATION AFTER INSTALLATION/REMOVAL Confirm the following after installing an additional option and removing a component: Installing removed components exactly as they were Install the components and cables, which were removed and disconnected for addition of an option, exactly as they were. Assembling without a component being installed or a cable being disconnected causes the server to malfunction.
9-6 Upgrading Your Server DEVICE INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL PROCEDURE Install or remove a component from the server in the following procedure. Hard Disk Drive The server has six device bay slots to install hard disk drives with the SCA2 interface (Ultra 320 SCSI) in the disk bay of the front of the server. IMPORTANT: Do not use any hard disk drives that are not authorized by NEC. Installing a third-party hard disk drive may cause a failure of the server as well as the hard disk drive.
Upgrading Your Server 9-7 SCSI ID / SAS Port The hard disk drive bay may contain up to six hard disk drives. The SCSI IDs or SAS port numbers are factory-assigned to hard disk drives as shown below. SCSI ID 0 SAS Port 0 SCSI ID 3 SAS Port 3 SCSI ID 1 SAS Port 1 SCSI ID2 SAS Port 2 SCSI ID 5 SAS Port 5 SCSI ID 4 SAS Port 4 The hard disk drive bays are connected to the SCSI connector on the mother board when the server is shipped.
9-8 Upgrading Your Server Installation Take the following steps to install a hard disk drive. This procedure applies to all the hard disk drive bays. NOTE: Any hard disk drive can be installed or removed in or from the server only by removing the front bezel. IMPORTANT: In the disk array configuration, use the hard disk drives having the same specification including the capacity. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2.
Upgrading Your Server 9-9 6. Align the drive carrier with the bay guide rail. 7. Slide the drive carrier into the bay until it locks with the SCSI backplane connector. IMPORTANT: Push the hard disk drive carrier until the hook of the handle hits the frame. Hold the hard disk drive carrier with both hands securely and carefully. Hook 8. Close the lever ensuring the drive is secured. The handle is locked when a distinct "click" is heard.
9-10 Upgrading Your Server Removal Take the following steps to remove a hard disk drive: NOTE: If removing a failing hard disk drive, confirm the slot in which the DISK LED of the hard disk drive is amber before starting the removal. DISK LEDs 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Unlock the front bezel with the security key, and remove the front bezel. 3. Push the lever to unlock, and put the handle down. 4.
Upgrading Your Server 9-11 When the hard disk drives are in the disk array configuration, you can restore the state before an error using the auto-rebuild feature that stores the data in the old hard disk drive into a new one. The auto-rebuild feature is available for the RAID1, RAID5, or RAID10 disk array configuration. NOTE: Onboard RAID controller (HostRAID) supports RAID levels RAID0 and RAID1.
9-12 Upgrading Your Server Power Supply Unit Your server contains one or two power supplies. The second power supply is optional and provides a redundant configuration that ensures continued operation of the system in the unlikely event one of the power supplies fails. Installation Take the following steps to install a power supply unit: 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. IMPORTANT: Be sure to turn off the power.
Upgrading Your Server 9-13 4. Insert the power supply unit. IMPORTANT: Do not touch the terminals of the power supply unit.
9-14 Upgrading Your Server 5. Grasp the handle and firmly push the power supply. The power supply unit is locked when a distinct "click" is heard. 6. Connect two power cords. Use the power cord provided with the standard power supply unit and the one provided with the system. The AC POWER LEDs flash when the power cords are connected. Power supply unit 2 (Option) Power supply unit 1 (Standard) Power cord for power supply unit 1 AC POWER LEDs 7.
Upgrading Your Server 9-15 Replacing a Failing Power Supply Unit Replace only a failing power supply unit. IMPORTANT: Do not remove a power supply unit operating normally. NOTE: If one power supply unit fails while the server contains two power supply units in a redundant configuration, the failing power supply unit can be replaced with the system operating (power-on state). (Skip step 2.) 1. Locate the failing power supply unit by the AC POWER LED on the rear of each power supply unit.
9-16 Upgrading Your Server Server (Pull-out from the Rack) The server needs to be pulled out from the rack for installing/removing any components other than the hard disk drives and power supply units. CAUTION Observe the following instructions to use the server safely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or serious personal injury. See pages 1-3 to 1-8 for details. Do not install the server on a rack with leaving covers removed.
Upgrading Your Server 9-17 Drive Cover Open the drive cover when installing/removing a fan assembly, processor, and backup file device or reconnecting an internal cable. Removal 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Slide the drive cover toward the rear of the server while pressing the lock button on the cover. 4. Lift off the drive cover from the server.
9-18 Upgrading Your Server Logic Cover Open the logic cover when installing/removing a DIMM, processor, and PCI add-in card or reconnecting an internal cable. Removal 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Loosen a captive thumbscrew at the rear of the server. 4. Slide the logic cover toward the rear of the server and lift off the cover from the server.
Upgrading Your Server 9-19 DIMM Install the additional DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) to the DIMM socket on the mother board in the server. The mother board is provided with eight DIMM board slots. NOTE: Up to 16GB of memory (2GB DIMM x 8) can be installed. (The factory-installed DIMMs need to be replaced in this case.) Two DIMMs of 512MB are factory-installed in DIMM slots #7 and #8. IMPORTANT: The DIMM is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
9-20 Upgrading Your Server Installation Order DIMMs must be populated in pairs and in the following order: #7 and #8, #5 and #6, #3 and #4, then #1 and #2. Install DIMMs starting from the one having smallest capacity. FRONT REAR Group #1 DIMM #1 DIMM #2 Group #2 DIMM #3 DIMM #4 Group #3 DIMM #5 DIMM #6 Group #4 DIMM #7 DIMM #8 Mother board IMPORTANT: Install two additional DIMMs for each group*1 because the server uses interleaved memory.
Upgrading Your Server 9-21 Installation Install a DIMM in the following procedure. IMPORTANT: The server supports DIMMs of only the low-profile type (30 mm (1.2 inches) in height). It does not support DIMMs exceeding the specified height. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Open the logic cover. 4. Push the DIMM straight into the socket. NOTE: Make sure of the orientation of the DIMM.
9-22 Upgrading Your Server Removal Remove the DIMM depending on the following procedure. NOTES: To remove the failed DIMM, check the error message appearing in POST or NEC ESMPRO to identify the DIMM socket (group) in which the failed DIMM is installed. The server operates only when at least two DIMMs are installed. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Open the logic cover. 4.
Upgrading Your Server 9-23 Processor (CPU) The server may have another CPU installed in addition to the standard CPU (Intel Xeon Processor). IMPORTANT: The CPU is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the CPU. Do not touch the CPU pins by a bare hand or place the CPU directly on the desk. For static notes, see the section "Anti-static Measures" described earlier.
9-24 Upgrading Your Server Installation Take the following steps to install the CPU. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Open the drive cover and logic cover. 4. Remove two screws securing the support arm. 5. Remove the support arm from the chassis. NOTE: When the support arm comes up, you may lose the screws. Press firmly the support arm before removing the screws. 6.
Upgrading Your Server 9-25 8. Raise the locking lever on the socket. IMPORTANT: Open the lever until it stops. The bar can be opened to approx. 120 degrees. 9. Aligning the pins of the CPU with the socket, insert the CPU slowly and gently into the socket. IMPORTANT: Be aware of CPU direction. Pin layouts on two corners among four differ from others to prevent an incorrect insertion. Confirm the pin mark and pin layout on the socket, and insert the CPU correctly.
9-26 Upgrading Your Server 10. Push the CPU lightly to the socket, and push down the lever to secure the CPU. 11. Put the heat sink on CPU. NOTE: Be aware of direction of heat sink (see figure below). 12. Fix the heat sink clips with four screws.
Upgrading Your Server 9-27 13. Make sure that the heat sink is level. NOTES: If the heat sink is not level, remove it, and then install it again. The following probably causes the heat sink not to be level: – The CPU is not positioned correctly. – All screws are not completely tightened. Do not move the secured heat sink. 14. Install the processor air duct. 15. Install the support arm. NOTE: When the support arm comes up, you may lose the screws.
9-28 Upgrading Your Server 16. Install the covers you removed previously. 17. Power on the server, start the SETUP utility, and set "Processor Retest" of "Processor Settings" on the Main menu to "Enable". 18. Verify that POST displays no error messages. If POST displays an error message, take a note on the message and see the POST error messages listed in Chapter 8. 19. Set "Reset Configuration Data" on the Advanced menu to "Yes". This setting is required to change the hardware configuration data.
Upgrading Your Server 9-29 Removal To remove the CPU, prepare the removal referring to steps 1 and 6 in the installation procedure and do the reverse procedure of steps 12 to 8. IMPORTANT: Do not remove any CPU unless it is failed. After the operation, heat may make the cool seat at the bottom of the heat sink adhere to the CPU. To remove the heat sink from the CPU, first turn the heat sink to the left and right lightly to make sure that the heat sink can be apart from the CPU.
9-30 Upgrading Your Server PCI Board The server has two "riser cards" on the mother board that enable installation of PCI boards. Three PCI boards can be installed on each riser card. (Up to six PCI boards can be installed in total.) Insert PCI boards for network extension and file device function extension into PCI board slots in each riser card. IMPORTANT: The PCI board is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
Upgrading Your Server 9-31 Notes Observe the following notes on installing/removing a PCI board: Do not touch the terminals of the riser cards and the leads of electronic components with your bare hand. Fingerprints and dust left on them cause the server to malfunction due to a connection failure or damage to the leads. A riser card is designed for installing only low-profile PCI boards or full-height PCI boards. Before installing a PCI board, make sure of the card specification.
9-32 Upgrading Your Server If a bootable PCI board (e.g., a disk array controller, SCSI controller, or LAN card) is additionally installed, the boot priority is changed to the default. After the additional installation, start the BIOS SETUP utility, select [Boot] → [Boot Device Priority], and set the new boot priority.
Upgrading Your Server 9-33 Installation Take the following steps to install a PCI board on the riser card: IMPORTANT: Each riser card supports low-profile or full-height PCI boards. Before installing a PCI board, confirm that the type of the PCI board. When installing a PCI board, confirm that the card connector matches the connector of the riser card. 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3.
9-34 Upgrading Your Server 6. Remove the extension slot cover. NOTE: Keep the removed extension slot cover for future use. Low-profile type 7. Full-height type Before installing a PCI board of the full-height/full-length type, remove the retainer from the PCI board, and then unlock and open the card retainer clip on the other side of the guide rail.
Upgrading Your Server 9-35 8. Install the PCI board on the riser card. Align the PCI board terminal section with the riser card slot, and firmly push the PCI board until it is fully seated. Embossed Slit in the PCI board bracket Embossed Slit in the PCI board bracket Top end of the PCI board bracket Low-profile type Guide rails Full-height type IMPORTANT: Do not touch the terminals of the riser cards and PCI boards with your bare hand.
9-36 Upgrading Your Server 9. Secure the board with a screw removed in Step 5. Retainer clip Retainer clip Lock tab Low-profile type 10. Full-height type Insert the riser card into the slot on the mother board. Align the riser card terminal section with the slot on the mother board, and firmly push the riser card until it is fully seated.
Upgrading Your Server 9-37 11. After the insertion, press the riser card down with your fingers until it is fully seated. 12. Install the components you removed previously. 13. Verify that POST displays no error messages. If POST displays an error message, take a note on the message and see the POST error messages listed in Chapter 8. 14. Select "Yes" for [Advanced] → [Reset Configuration Data]. This setting is required to change the hardware configuration data. See Chapter 4 for details. 15.
9-38 Upgrading Your Server Disk Array Controller Board The disk array controller board is an optional PCI board provided to improve data reliability. Installing the disk array controller board allows you to use hard disk drives in the device bays of the server and those in the optional expansion disk cabinet in the disk array configuration. IMPORTANT: The disk array controller board is extremely sensitive to static electricity.
Upgrading Your Server 9-39 Use of internal hard disk drives in a disk array configuration To use the internal hard disk drives in a disk array configuration in the server containing a disk array controller board, reconnect the SCSI cables and LED cables on the mother board. The internal hard disk drive interface is connected to the SCSI connector on the mother board at shipment. IMPORTANT: When using N8103-91 disk array controller, you do not need to connect an LED cable.
9-40 Upgrading Your Server With N8103-86 disk array controller connected Mother board REAR FRONT N8103-86 disk array controller Internal backup device Hard disk drive SCSI ID3-5 Hard disk drive SCSI ID0-2 SCSI connector Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on mother board to configure the disk array.
Upgrading Your Server 9-41 With N8103-86 disk array controller connected and internal SCSI backup device connected (exclusive use with onboard SCSI connector) Mother board REAR FRONT N8103-86 disk array controller Internal SCSI backup device Hard disk drive SCSI ID3-5 K410-130(00) Hard disk drive SCSI ID0-2 SCSI SCSIconnectors connector Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on mother board to configure the disk array.
9-42 Upgrading Your Server With N8103-86 disk array controller connected and internal IDE backup device Mother board REAR FRONT Internal SCSI backup device N8103-86 disk array controller Hard disk drive SCSI ID3-5 Hard disk drive SCSI ID0-2 SCSI connector Connect the SCSI cable to the SCSI connector on mother board to configure the disk array.
Upgrading Your Server 9-43 With N8103-91 disk array controller connected and internal IDE backup device Mother board REAR FRONT Internal IDE backup device N8103-91 disk array controller (for internal HDD) SAS hard disk drive Ports 3-5 SAS hard disk drive Ports 0-2 Internal SAS cable (provided with N8154-10 SAS back panel) N8154-10 SAS back panel With N8103-91 disk array controller connected and internal SCSI backup device Mother board REAR FRONT Internal SCSI backup device N8103-91 disk array cont
9-44 Upgrading Your Server SCSI cable connection To use the internal hard disk drives in a disk array configuration, disconnect the SCSI cable from the SCSI connector on the mother board, and connect it to the connector of the disk array controller board. IMPORTANT: To switch the internal hard disk drives into a disk array configuration by connecting a disk array controller to the full-height riser card, connect the cable before installing the riser card on the mother board.
Upgrading Your Server 9-45 LED relay cable connection To indicate the status of access to the internal hard disk drives in a disk array configuration, connect the LED relay cable connected on the mother board connector to the HDD LED connector on the mother board and to the HDD LED connector of the disk array controller. NOTES: When using N8103-91 disk array controller, you do not need to connect the LED relay cable. The LED relay cable is free from polarities.
9-46 Upgrading Your Server N8103-80F Pin (Red) N8103-81F Pin (Red)
Upgrading Your Server 9-47 Disk array configuration of internal hard disk drives Observe the following notes on configuring a disk array: – The server must contain more than one SCSI or SAS hard disk drive having the same capacity and the same rotational speed. (The minimum number of required disks depends on the configuration of RAID (Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive [Independent] Disks).) – Select/set a RAID level "RAID0", "RAID1", or "RAID5" of disk array configuration.
9-48 Upgrading Your Server Use of a disk expansion unit in a disk array configuration A disk expansion unit is an exclusive device that can install up to 14 hard disk drives. (The number of hard disk drives depends on the model.) The server containing a disk array controller board can connect one or two of these devices. For details on the number of devices connected, see the manuals provided with the disk array controller and disk expansion unit.
Upgrading Your Server 9-49 Backup Device The server has one slot for installing a backup device such as a magnetic tape drive. IMPORTANT: A SCSI cable K410-130(00) is necessary for installing a SCSI backup device. Set "OFF" for the terminating resistor of the backup device you are going to install, and set a SCSI ID different from those of other devices. For the settings, see the manual provided with the server. Install only a backup device specified by NEC.
9-50 Upgrading Your Server Installation 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Open the drive cover and logic cover. 4. While pulling the lever toward the right side of the server, pull the CD/FD out of the chassis. IMPORTANT: Do not touch any other part than release lever when removing the CD-ROM/floppy disk drive. Otherwise, your fingers may be caught. 5.
Upgrading Your Server 9-51 6. Take out the device carrier from the front of the server. 7. Push the tabs at both ends of the front panel. 8. Remove the front panel. IMPORTANT: Keep the removed front panel for future use. 9. Insert the backup device into the device carrier.
9-52 Upgrading Your Server 10. Secure the backup device with the provided screws. Tighten two screws on each side. Screw hole not used NOTES: 11. Be sure to use the screws provided with the backup device. Position the backup device so that the device screw holes align with the screw holes in the device carrier. If you feel difficult to connect the cable of the long device such as N8151-54F internal AIT, slide the device to the front and then connect the cable.
Upgrading Your Server 9-53 12. Insert the device carrier into the backup device bay halfway. Push the device carrier as far as it will go. It is locked when a "click" is heard. NOTE: Be careful not to catch the connected power extension cable in inserting the device carrier. 13. Connect the interface cable and power cable to the backplane as shown in figure below. SCSI Connector NOTE: Confirm where to place the terminator at the end of the SCSI cable.
9-54 Upgrading Your Server 15. Route the SCSI cable as shown in figure below. (SCSI device only) SCSI backplane connector for backup device Optical SCSI cable (K410-130 00) SCSI Ch.A 16. Install the components you removed previously. 17. Make the setup according to "SCSI BIOS" in Chapter 4 (SCSI device only). 18. Install the device driver. Refer to the manual that comes with the device. Removal Remove the backup device in reverse order of the installation steps.
Upgrading Your Server 9-55 Redundant Hot Swap-fan Your server can include four optional redundant hot-swap fans. Installation 1. See the section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Open the drive cover. 4. Locate the installation slot. Redundant hot-swap fan slot FRONT 5. REAR Insert the hot-swap fan into the slot with its labeled side facing rear of the server until it locks.
9-56 Upgrading Your Server 6. Change the jumper (J11) setting as shown in figure below. J11 : Strap Standard Redundant configuration FRONT REAR Mother board IMPORTANT: To avoid system malfunction, leave other jumpers at its default position. If the remote management card is installed in your server, follow these steps to configure the firmware program. 7. Place the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the server. 8. Run "Initialize Remote Management Card".
Upgrading Your Server 9-57 Removal Follow these steps to remove or replace the hot-swap fan. 1. Pull out the server from the rack. 2. Open the drive cover. 3. Locate the failed fan. Fault LED on the fan turns on when a fan failure occurs. A fan failure is also indicated by NEC ESMPRO and system event log. 4. While pressing release tabs on the top of the fan, pull the fan up to remove from the fan slot. 5. Install the new fan into the vacant slot. IMPORTANT: If all the redundant fans are removed.
9-58 Upgrading Your Server Remote Management Card (RMC) Remote Management Card (RMC) is an expansion card that includes the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) based on IPMI 1.5. See Chapter 2 for detail functions of RMC. IMPORTANT: The RMC is extremely sensitive to static electricity. Make sure to touch the metal frame of the server to discharge static electricity from your body before handling the RMC. Do not touch the RMC terminal pins by bare hand or place the RMC directly on the desk.
Upgrading Your Server 9-59 Installation Follow these steps to replace the RMC with an optional Advanced Remote Management card (ARMC). 1. See section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Open the logic cover. 4. Assemble the management network card that attached to the ARMC and install the card to the riser card. 5.
9-60 Upgrading Your Server 9. Run "Initialize Remote Management Card". See Chapter 6 for details. 10. Run BIOS SETUP utility and check to see that the menus related to the RMC are displayed. Refer to Chapter 4 for details. If no additional menus are displayed, reinstall the RMC. 11. In the BIOS SETUP utility, select "Yes" for [Reset Configuration Data] in the [Advanced] menu. This setting is required to change the hardware configuration data. See Chapter 4 for details. 12.
Upgrading Your Server 9-61 Removal 1. See section "Preparing for Installation and Removal" described earlier to prepare. IMPORTANT: The remote management card logic monitors and logs system voltage changes. When removing the RMC from the mother board, you may experience a 3 - 4 second delay from the time your system powering down. 2. Pull out the server from the rack. 3. Open the logic cover. 4. Open the levers on the both sides of the RMC connector to unlatch the RMC. 5.
9-62 Upgrading Your Server (This page is intentionally left blank.
Appendix A Specifications Item CPU Type Clock/Cache Standard Maximum Chipset Memory Minimum Maximum Expansion unit Expansion times Memory module Error check Graphics (VRAM) Auxiliary Floppy disk (standard) input Hard disk (standard) device Hard disk (maximum) CD-ROM (standard) Additional Hard disk drive bay bay 3.
A-2 Specifications (This page is intentionally left blank.
Appendix B Other Precautions Transfer Rate of the On-board LAN Controller The mother board includes the two network interface controllers that supports 10Base-T, 100BaseTX, and 1000Base-T networks and a capable of full or half duplex. The both controllers can automatically detect and switch for network speed and transfer mode connected to the HUB. However, for proper network operation, specify the "Link Speed & Duplex" value the same as the value specified for HUB.
B-2 Other Precautions Notes on use The floppy disk is an important data storage media with delicate structure and requires care. Keep the following notes in mind to use it: Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive gently as far as it goes. Attach the label to the correct position. Do not write anything directly onto the disk surface with a pencil or ball-point pen. Do not open the shutter. Do not use the floppy disk in a dusty place. Do not place anything on the floppy disk.
Other Precautions B-3 Write-protection A floppy disk has a write-protect switch that prevents the stored data from accidental erasure. You can read data from a write-protected floppy disk, but you cannot save data into the floppy disk or format it. NEC recommends that you should write-protect any floppy disk containing valuable data unless you are about to save data. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, use the write-protect switch provided on its back.
B-4 Other Precautions CD-ROM Keep the following notes in mind to use the CD-ROM for the server: Press the center of the storage case to remove the CD-ROM from the case. Do not drop the CD-ROM. Do not place anything on the CD-ROM or bend the CD-ROM. Do not attach any label onto the CD-ROM. Do not touch the signal side (nothing is printed on this side) with your hand. Place the CD-ROM with its printed side upward and gently put it on the tray.
Other Precautions B-5 This enables you, for example, to use tape B to restore the data when tape C makes a read error. Also when both tapes B and C make a read error, you can restore your valuable data by using the data stored in tape A. Keyboard The keyboard is a device to instruct you computer by entering alphanumeric characters or symbols. IMPORTANT: Do not pour any liquid such as water or put anything into the keyboard. Doing so may cause a failure of the keyboard.
B-6 Other Precautions Mouse Like the keyboard, the mouse is a device to instruct your computer. software require the mouse for operation. Many OS's and application NOTE: Functions assigned to the mouse buttons vary depending on the software. For details, refer to the manual provided with the software. Use the mouse on a clean desk. Using the mouse on a dusty or dirty desk disturbs smooth movement or normal operation of the mouse. When your mouse movement seems dull, clean your mouse.
Appendix C IRQ The factory-set interrupt requests is listed below. Find an appropriate one to install an optional device.
C-2 IRQ (This page is intentionally left blank.
Appendix D Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 X64 EDITIONS Please read carefully the following information BEFORE commencing your Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Installation.
D-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Updating System If you modified the Windows system, execute "Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu. Re-installing to the Hard Disk Drive which has been upgraded to Dynamic Disk If you want to leave the existing partition when installing the system on the hard disk drive upgraded to Dynamic Disk, note the following issue: Do not select the partition that OS had been installed as the partition to install the OS newly.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-3 Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 4100MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.
D-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 X64 EDITIONS Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition (CD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Creating "Windows Ser
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-5 6. Select [Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER] from [Create Support Disk] menu. 7. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive according to the instruction on the screen. Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER will be created. Write-protect and attach a label, then keep it safely. Create from [Master Control Menu] [Master Control Menu] runs on the following operating systems.
D-6 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions. 1. Turn on the system power. 2. Insert the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system. After a bootable operating system has been installed on the hard disk drive, press Enter while the message "Press any key to boot from CD...
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions 7. D-7 Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – Adaptec HOSTRAID driver for Windows XP/2003 x64 Edition (When Adaptec HOSTRAID (SCSI) is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 RAID Controller Driver (When N8103-80F board is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 RAID Controller Driver (When N8103-81F board is installed.) – LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS RAID Controller Driver (Server 2003 for x64) (When N8103-91F board is installed.
D-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Reinstallation to Multiple Logical drives This subsection describes the procedure for reinstalling the operation system if the multiple logical drives exist. Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System 1. Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. 2.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-9 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. 1. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management]. 2. Specify the [Disk Management] in the left side of the window. 3. Right-click the volume you want to modify the drive letter and specify the [Change Drive Letter and Path...]. 4. Click [Yes]. 5.
D-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Updating the System To ensure normal system operation you should update your system using the following procedures. 1. Logon to the system using the administrator account or other account which is a member of the Administrators group. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Master Control Menu is automatically appeared on the screen. 3. Click on [Setup] with left mouse button and click on [Update NEC Express5800 system] section.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-11 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver.
D-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] 1. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu Click Start menu, click [Control Panel], click [Network Connections], and click[Local Area Connection].
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-13 Optional Network Board Driver If you want to utilize optional Network Board (N8104-86/88/111), install the driver stored in NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
D-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT)/Adaptive Load Balancing (ALB) Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT) is a feature that creates a group containing more than one adapter and automatically converts the process of the working adapter to the other adapter in the group when any trouble occurred on that adapter.
Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions D-15 Graphics Accelerator Driver Standard graphics accelerator drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically. The following is the procedure when it is necessary to install manually. If you want to utilize optional Graphics Accelerator Driver board, follow the document attached to the board to install the driver.
D-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions Installing RAID Controller Driver (N8103-80F/81F) To additionally install the N8103-80F/81F in a system containing Windows Server 2003, connect the controller and take the following steps to install the driver: 1. Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel] → [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 2. Double-click [LSI Logic Megaraid SCSI 320-1/2] which Device Manager lists. 3. Click the [Driver] tab and click [Update Driver...].
Appendix E Installing Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install the Windows Server 2003 without using Express Setup. BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Please read carefully the following information BEFORE commencing your Windows Server 2003 Installation.
E-2 Installing Windows Server 2003 Disk Array Controller (N8103-91) Disk Array Controller (N8103-91) supports Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or later. If your system is not Service Pack 1 or later, please update Service Pack. Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you modified the Windows system, execute "Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu.
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-3 Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 2900MB (Only Windows Server 2003) 3500MB (Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack1) 4400MB (Windows Server 2003 + Service Pack1 CD-ROM) Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.
E-4 Installing Windows Server 2003 About the Upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2 The "in-place upgrade" from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2003 R2 is not recommended because it may overwrite any files or registries, and cause unexpected impact to the system or the applications. If you install Windows Server 2003 R2, backup user data referring "Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation", and reinstall Windows Server 2003 R2.
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-5 INSTALLING WINDOWS SERVER 2003 Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition / Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition (CD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Windows Server 2003 Service Pack (CD-ROM) Creating "Windows Server 2003
E-6 Installing Windows Server 2003 6. Select [Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER] from [Create Support Disk] menu. 7. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive according to the instruction on the screen. Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER will be created. Write-protect and attach a label, then keep it safely. Create from [Master Control Menu] [Master Control Menu] runs on the following operating systems.
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-7 Windows Server 2003 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows Server 2003. 1. Turn on the system power. 2. Insert the Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system. After a bootable operating system has been installed on the hard disk drive, press Enter while the message "Press any key to boot from CD..." is displayed at the top of the screen.
E-8 Installing Windows Server 2003 7. Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – Adaptec HostRAID U320 Driver Ver 1.02 For Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When Adaptec HostRAID (SCSI) is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 RAID Controller Driver (When N8103-80F board is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 RAID Controller Driver (When N8103-81F board is installed.) – Adaptec I2O RAID Driver Disk for 32bit Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When N8103-86 board is installed.
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-9 Upgrade Installation IMPORTANT: It is not the procedure of upgrade installation to Windows Server 2003 R2 from Windows Server 2003. Please refer to [About the upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2] for details. NOTE: Please do the upgrade installation after deleting the graphics accelerator driver. Procedures below upgrade the installed Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003. 1. Power on the system and start Windows 2000. 2. Log on as an administrator. 3.
E-10 Installing Windows Server 2003 7. When the following message is displayed, press S. Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices. The following message is displayed. Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: *Press ENTER when ready. 8.
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-11 12. When Windows Server 2003 R2 has been installed, the [Windows setup] screen will be displayed after logged on to the system. IMPORTANT: 13. In this case, the [Windows setup] screen may not be displayed. Be sure to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 according to the following procedures. You can install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2 after the application of "System update". Be sure to install Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 DISC 2.
E-12 Installing Windows Server 2003 Reinstallation to Multiple Logical drives This subsection describes the procedure for reinstalling the operation system if the multiple logical drives exist. Before Re-installing the Operation System Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case. Re-installing the Operation System 1. Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual. 2.
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-13 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. 1. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management]. 2. Specify the [Disk Management] in the left side of the window. 3. Right-click the volume you want to modify the drive letter and specify the [Change Drive Letter and Path...]. 4. Click [Yes]. 5.
E-14 Installing Windows Server 2003 Updating the System - Installing Service Pack IMPORTANT: If you install Windows Server 2003 CD-ROM which contains Service Pack 1 to your system, you do not have to apply Service Pack 1 again. To ensure normal system operation you should update your system using the following procedures. 1. Logon to the system using the administrator account or other account which is a member of the Administrators group. 2. Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-15 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver.
E-16 Installing Windows Server 2003 Network Driver Specify the details of network driver. One standard network driver that is mounted will be installed automatically, but the link speed and Duplex mode need to be specified manually. [When PROSet is not installed] 1. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. * The procedure in the case of the standard start menu 1. Click Start menu, Click [Control Panel], Click [Network Connections], and Click [Local Area Connection].
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-17 NOTE: We recommend you to add [Network Monitor] at [Adding Services]. [Network Monitor] can monitor the frame (or the packet) that the computer installing [Network Monitor] sends or receives. This tool is valuable when analyzing network trouble. For information on how to install the tool, see the "Setting for Solving Problems" in Chapter 5. Re-install the Network Driver The network driver will be installed automatically.
E-18 Installing Windows Server 2003 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-65F) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-65F), install it according to the following procedure: 1. Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel]→ [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 2. Double-click the SCSI Controller driver which Device Manager lists as Other device. 3. Click [Update Driver]. 4.
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-19 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-75) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75), install it according to the following procedure: If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-75), update your system with NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM attached to your system. The SCSI controller driver will be installed automatically.
E-20 Installing Windows Server 2003 Installing Disk Array Controller Driver (N8103-80F/81F) To additionally install the N8103-80F/81F in a system containing Windows Server 2003, connect the controller and take the following steps to install the driver: 1. Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel] → [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 2.
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-21 About Windows Activation Windows Server 2003 must be activated before you can use Windows Server 2003. Windows activation process is as follows. NOTE: When you use Windows Server 2003 R2, activation process is not needed. 1. Click [Run] on [Start] menu. Type as follows in the [Open:] box, and click [OK]. oobe/msoobe /a 2. When the screen as follows is displayed, click [Next].
E-22 Installing Windows Server 2003 The following screen is displayed. 3. Process "Windows activation" according to the following message.
Installing Windows Server 2003 E-23 Available Switch Options for Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini File Many different switches will be available if you edit Boot.ini file. For the available switch options, refer to the following information: Microsoft Knowledge Base - Article ID: 833721 "Available switch options for the Windows XP and the Windows Server 2003 Boot.ini files" If your system has a memory capacity in excess of 4GB in its installing, adding /PAE switch in Boot.
E-24 Installing Windows Server 2003 SETTING FOR COLLECTING MEMORY DUMP (DEBUG INFORMATION) Set for collecting memory dump using the procedure described in Chapter 5.
Appendix F Installing Windows 2000 This section explains how to install the Windows 2000 without using Express Setup tool. BEFORE INSTALLING WINDOWS 2000 Please read carefully the following information BEFORE commencing your Windows 2000 Installation.
F-2 Installing Windows 2000 Disk Array Controller (N8103-91) Disk Array Controller (N8103-91) does not support Windows 2000. Installing Service Pack You can install the Service Pack on the server. When the Service Pack is not attached to your system, prepare it by yourself. Updating System If you modified the Windows system, execute "Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu.
Installing Windows 2000 F-3 Partition Size The size for the partition that the system is to be installed can be calculated from the following formula. Size necessary to install the system + Paging File Size + Dump File Size + Application Size Size necessary to install the system = 1000MB Paging File Size (Recommended) = Mounted Memory Size * 1.
F-4 Installing Windows 2000 INSTALLING WINDOWS 2000 Preparations for Installation NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM Microsoft Windows 2000 Server / Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server (CD-ROM) Windows 2000 Service Pack (CD-ROM) User's Guide Getting Started Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER Creating "Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" Before installing, create Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
Installing Windows 2000 F-5 7. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive according to the instruction on the screen. Windows 2000 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER will be created. Write-protect and attach a label, then keep it safely. Create from [Master Control Menu] [Master Control Menu] runs on the following operating systems. – Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions – Windows Server 2003 – Windows XP x64 Edition – Windows XP – Windows 2000 – Windows Me/98/95 – Windows NT 4.
F-6 Installing Windows 2000 Windows 2000 Clean Installation This section explains how to perform a clean installation of Windows 2000. 1. Turn on the system power. 2. Insert the Windows 2000 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 3. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset the system. After a bootable operating system has been installed on the hard disk drive, press Enter while the message "Press any key to boot from CD..." is displayed at the top of the screen.
Installing Windows 2000 F-7 7. Select the proper SCSI Adapter and press Enter. – Adaptec HostRAID U320 Driver Ver 1.02 For Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When Adaptec HostRAID (SCSI) is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-1 Controller Driver (When N8103-80F board is installed.) – MegaRAID SCSI 320-2 Controller Driver (When N8103-81F board is installed.) – Adaptec I2O RAID Driver Disk for 32bit Windows 2000/XP/2003 (When N8103-86 board is installed.
F-8 Installing Windows 2000 Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot modify with the following procedure. 1. Click Start menu, right-click [My Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Computer Management]. 2. Specify the [Disk Management] in the left side of the window. 3. Right-click the volume you want to modify the drive letter and specify the [Change Drive Letter and Path...]. 4. Click [Yes]. 5.
Installing Windows 2000 F-9 Updating the System - Installing Service Pack IMPORTANT: This system does not support Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 - 3. If you install Windows 2000 CD-ROM which contains Service Pack 4 to your system, you do not have to apply Service Pack 4 again. NOTE: If you run the Update of System with the MO device connected, refer following attention. Remove MO media from the MO device immediately after clicking on [Restart Computer].
F-10 Installing Windows 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION AND ADVANCED SETTINGS This section describes on how to install and setup various standard drivers mounted on the device. For the information on installing and setting up the driver that is not described in this section, please refer to the document attached to the driver. PROSet PROSet is a utility that confirms the function of network contained in network driver. Be sure to install.
Installing Windows 2000 F-11 Network Driver [When PROSet is not installed] 1. Click Start menu and click [Network and Dial-Up Connection]. The [Network and Dial-Up Connection] dialog box appears. 2. Right-click [Local Area Connection] and click [Properties] from pop-up menu. The [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box appears. 3. Click [Configure]. The property dialog box for network adapter appears. 4.
F-12 Installing Windows 2000 Re-install the Network Driver After installing OS and deleting the network drivers, if you want to re-install the network drivers, follow the procedure below. 1. Restart OS and logon to your system. 2. [Upgrade Device Driver Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next]. 3. Confirm that the [Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)] radio button is selected and click [Next]. 4. Select the [Specify a location] check box and deselect other check boxes.
Installing Windows 2000 F-13 Graphics Accelerator Driver Standard graphics accelerator drivers that are mounted will be installed automatically. The following is the procedure when it is necessary to install manually. If you want to utilize optional Graphics Accelerator Driver board, follow the document attached to the board to install the driver. * For the graphics accelerator driver, the use of a remote KVM console that installs the advanced N8115-02 remote management card is supported by the standard.
F-14 Installing Windows 2000 Installing SCSI Controller Driver (N8103-65F/75) If you utilize SCSI controller driver (N8103-65F/75), install it according to the following procedure: 1. Start [Device Manager] from [Start] menu → [Control Panel]→ [Administrative Tools] → [Computer Management]. 2. Double click the SCSI Controller driver which Device Manager lists as unknown device. 3. Click [Update Driver]. 4.
Installing Windows 2000 F-15 Installing RAID Controller Driver (N8103-80F/81F) To additionally install the N8103-80F/81F in a system containing Windows 2000, connect the controller and take the following steps to install the driver: 1. When the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears, click [Next]. 2. When the [Install Hardware Device Drivers] dialog box appears, select [Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended)], and click [Next]. 3.
F-16 Installing Windows 2000 Below is the example on how to add /PAE switch to Boot.ini file. 1. Click [Start], point to [Programs], point to [Accessories], and then click [Notepad]. 2. On the [File] menu, click [Open...]. 3. In the [Open] dialog box, in the [Look in] drop-down list box, click "%systemroot%" drive. 4. In the [Open] dialog box, in the [Files of type] drop-down list box, click "All Files" and in the [File name] drop-down list box, enter "Boot.ini". And then, click [Open].
Appendix G Product Configuration Record Table Use this table for information about setup and system environment change. Hardware Main Unit CPU #1 #2 Memory #1, #2 #3, #4 #5, #6 #7, #8 Monitor Model name Serial No. Date Installed Clock Clock Serial No. Serial No. Date Installed Date Installed Size Size Size Size Serial No. Serial No. Serial No. Serial No. Date Installed Date Installed Date Installed Date Installed Type Model name Serial No.
G-2 Product Configuration Record Table Backup Device Slot 1 Size Model name PCI Slot #1B Model name Capacity Type number Serial No. Date Installed Serial No. Date Installed PCI Slot #2B Model name Serial No. Date Installed Model name Serial No. Date Installed Model name Serial No. Date Installed Model name Serial No. Date Installed Model name Serial No.
Product Configuration Record Table Software Firmware version OS Application of RUR media File system Bundled software installed Licensed software installed Application running when a failure occurred Apply FAT Others ( Name: Name: HPFS Version: Version: NTFS ) G-3
G-4 Product Configuration Record Table (This page is intentionally left blank.
